Canopy scores $60m backing to scale-up greener alternatives to paper, pulp, and viscose

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The NGO is working with 900 global brands to develop circular economy practices and more sustainable alternatives to products sourced from deforestation-threatened regions

Global efforts to stamp out deforestation received a multimillion dollar financial boost this week, with conservation group Canopy yesterday revealing it has secured $60m of new funding to support its...

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