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New National Circular Economy Hub planned for University of Exeter

James Murray
James Murray
clock 21 January 2021 • 3 min read
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National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Hub backed by new funding from UK Research and Innovation

Plans to accelerate the adoption of circular economy technologies and business models received a boost this week, with the confirmation of plans for a new national circular economy research hub to be based...

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