‘The future belongs to companies that work with nature’: Leading figures call for circular economy role in green recovery
MEPs, academics, campaigners and green groups argue in an open letter that Covid-19 recovery is an opportunity to create a circular economy.
Thirty leading politicians, academics, and environmental campaigners have urged governments crafting sweeping Covid-19 stimulus packages to eschew short-term carbon-intensive solutions in favour of those that establish a ‘real circular economy’.
Green MP Caroline Lucas and Labour’s Barry Gardiner joined executives from Plastics International, The Seahorse Trust, Fidra, Born Free Foundation, and the Forum for the Future to sign today’s open letter, which was coordinated by campaign group the Real Circularity Coalition.
More information here: https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4016060/future-belongs-companies-nature-leading-figures-circular-economy-role-green-recovery
Read moreReuseable containers don’t increase risk of virus transmission, say scientists
Reuseable containers such as carrier bags, lunchboxes and water bottles do not pose a risk of viral contagion if basic hygiene rules are followed, according to a study that aims to counter a surge in single-use plastic use amid the coronavirus pandemic.
More information on the following link: https://www.eco-business.com/news/reuseable-containers-dont-increase-risk-of-virus-transmission-say-scientists/
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