Sustainability policies can worsen global inequalities. Here's what needs to change

Jun 17, 2022

Environmental policies in high-income counties often come at the expense of low-income countries. Image: Unsplash

Laxmi Adrianna Haigh

Lead, Editorial & Writing, Circle Economy

Joel Marsden

Senior Researcher, Circular Jobs Initiative, Circle Economy

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Risks that come with a circular economy that are rooted in linear ideology, versus the opportunity for a socially just circular economy. Source: Circle Economy.

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