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Opportunities for a circular economy post COVID-19

People work on non-functioning electrical items at a so-called 'Repair Cafe' in Berlin's Kreuzberg district September 30, 2013. One day a month volunteers meet-up and assist people in repairing their electronic items for free at the cafe in the German capital. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz (GERMANY - Tags: SOCIETY) - BM2E99U1DHA01

The repair economy may be more practical than long supply chains delivering cheaper goods. Image: REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz

Dr Mayuri Wijayasundara
Director, Anvarta and Honorary Fellow, Deakin University
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