Food and the circular economy
This topic area shows how moving to a circular economy for food will help people and nature thrive.
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How can a 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. harness the full potential of food to allow people and nature to thrive? What does it take to put it into action? And what makes the circular economy for food more relevant than ever before?
Discover the answers to these questions and more as we discuss the progress made during the first year of the Food initiative. Representatives from the Food initiative’s partner cities — London, New York and São Paulo — will share some of their experiences responding to the COVID-19 crisis and discuss the ways in which circular economy can help rebuild resilient cities.
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