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Once a Scandinavian speciality, the circular economy has gained momentum in Europe, and now companies across the US are seeing the benefits Wednesday 26 August 2015 07.49 EDT Last modified on Wednesday 26 August 2015 07.51 EDT Laptops made of plastic from old laptops. Aluminium car body parts made from old cars. Chemicals leased out, recovered, and leased again. These are just a few examples of how the circular economy, once seen as a Scandinavian speciality, is…

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