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The circular economy: a transformative Covid-19 recovery strategy - How policymakers can pave the way to a low carbon, prosperous future

In the unparalleled response to the Covid-19 pandemic, trillions of dollars 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 Beyond the Pandemic: A Rare Opportunity to Build a Resilient and Low-Carbon Economic Recovery. Achieving this goal requires governments to take critical actions that not only focus on safeguarding national economies during crises, but that also pave the way toward a counter economic transformation that is more resilient against future global risks.

The Circular Economy, as an instrument to decouple economic growth from resource use and environmental impact, opens up the way for a resilient recovery. It not only addresses the negative impacts of the linear economy, but more importantly it represents a systemic shift that builds long-term resilience, generates business and economic opportunities, and provides environmental and societal benefits.

Chapter 7 and 8 gives ideas and solutions for the fashion industry especially for rental business models and recycling infrastructure.

Scope: 72 pages
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