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Cradle-to-cradle™ and the circular economy: are we kidding ourselves on consumption?2
- Op-ed, Social and Economic Policy
- 20/01/2016
With the recently presented Circular Economy Package (CEP) the EU wants to implement what chemist-turned-business visionary Michael Braungart and his architect friend William McDonough have trademarked cradle-to-cradle™: In a circular economy no product goes to waste that is from cradle to grave, every material re-enters the production/consumption cycle – from cradle to cradle. Let’s not get carried away by a good idea.
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Circular economy: a window of opportunity for a cleaner globe1
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed
- 18/01/2016
Recent international commitments indicate that humankind is recognizing the seriousness of the climate issue. And that is a great thing. But now it is important to act, which can be very difficult within our existing paradigms. How is the EU dealing with this ? Are there any windows of opportunity?
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Policy Research Internship
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- 22/10/2018
Policy Research Internship
- Opportunities
- 22/10/2018