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Switched on to the circular economy

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  • 20 December 2013
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WRAP's Dr Richard Swannell argues that resource constraints present huge new business opportunities for electrical manufacturers and retailers - but only if they embrace change

I've spoken about the circular economy on numerous occasions and the need for collaboration and innovation to make this a reality. But as those involved in the day to day work of trying to make it happen...

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