Turning from a linear to a circular economy could have multiple beneficial impacts, and solutions already exist.

Our world has a waste issue. Our “throwaway culture” and linear economy produces a massive amount of waste, leading to a serious environmental, social, and economic challenge. Whether it’s food, metal, glass, paper, or plastic… The world produced over 2 billion tonnes of waste in 2016, according to a report from The World Bank.

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