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How Finland's giant second-hand supermarkets are promoting sustainable production

People enjoy a sunnny day at the Esplanade in Helsinki, Finland, May 3, 2017. Picture taken May 3, 2017. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins - RC1837D56E00

In Finland, seven non-profit “reuse centres” called Kierrätyskeskus have popped up. Image: REUTERS/Ints Kalnins - RC1837D56E00

Emma Charlton
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