'World first': Circular economy standard launches

Madeleine Cuff
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BS 8001 will guide companies looking to implement circular economy principles into their daily work and long-term strategies

The first ever professional standard for circular economy principles launched yesterday, aiming to assist companies in their transition towards a greener, more resource-efficient future. The new BS8001...

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