New report from Wrap and Green Alliance outlines employment opportunities from circular economy, particularly in the north-east and West Midlands
We hear a lot about how we are running out of resources, but for many people it is hard to visualise. Sometimes I’m asked: “Could it really happen?” The simple answer is yes, it could. And a lot sooner than we might think if change isn’t initiated soon. In fact, we have examples of where it has already happened.
The stone-carved faces of Easter Island are shrouded in mystery and intrigue. But behind them hides a past – one where an island, once bountiful and rich in resources, was consumed until all the natural capital was exhausted.
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