What would a 'circular economy' look like in Australia?
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For government and businesses there's currently no model, framework or incentive to reduce, reuse and recycle, and create a "circular economy". Last year the government created the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group and today it hands down its interim report with recommendations on how to formalise a circular economy in Australia. Guest: Professor John Thwaites, Chair, Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group
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