The circular economy: a transformative Covid-19 recovery strategy

In the unprecedented response to the Covid-19 pandemic, trillions in economic stimulus have been made available around the world, while the calls for a recovery that is in alignment with other global challenges, have never been louder. Many see a rare opportunity beyond the pandemic, to build a resilient and low carbon economic recovery.

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The paper, The circular economy: a transformative Covid-19 recovery strategy demonstrates how policymakers can pave the way towards such a future. As part of this, ten attractive circular investment opportunities have been identified that spread across five key sectors: built environment, mobility, plastic packaging, fashion, and food.

The circular economy and the Covid-19 recovery series

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Covid-19 recovery series: How policymakers can pave the way to a low-carbon and prosperous future

The circular economy: a transformative Covid-19 recovery strategy illustrates how policymakers can...

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Covid-19 recovery series: The built environment

Part of the 10 circular investment opportunities for a low-carbon and prosperous recovery

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Covid-19 recovery series: Mobility

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Covid-19 recovery series: Plastic packaging

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Covid-19 recovery series: Fashion

Part of the 10 circular investment opportunities for a low-carbon and prosperous recovery

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Covid-19 recovery series: Food

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Covid-19 recovery series: 10 Circular investment opportunities Infographic

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The circular economy: a transformative Covid-19 recovery strategy