Research: $1.3tr global circular economy investment 'far below' what is needed

Michael Holder
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Initiatives to reduce waste and repurpose old products and resources pales in comparison to what is needed from businesses and governments, Chatham House report concludes

Over $1.3tr is spent globally by governments, businesses, and investors on initiatives to reduce waste and repurpose old products and resources each year, but such funding still falls far below the level...

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