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More than 90% of biodiversity loss is due to the extraction and processing of natural resources. Can a shift to the circular economycircular economyA systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. It is based on three principles, driven by design: eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature. help to reverse biodiversity loss altogether? In this episode of the Circular Economy Show:

  • We’ll go one-on-one with the lead author of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s latest paper on the topic of the circular economy and biodiversity.

  • We’ll explore some real world examples of some of the biodiversity benefits that circular design can deliver from agriculture to the built environment.

  • The Nature Conservancy’s Robert Jones will discuss the potential role of Aquaculture - effectively regenerative agriculture for the oceans - can play in rebuilding the health of our oceans.

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The Circular Economy Show Podcast

The Circular Economy Show Podcast explores the many dimensions of what a circular economy means, and meets the people making it happen. Each week our hosts are joined by experts from across industry, governments and academia to learn more about how the circular economy is being developed and scaled.

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