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Apr 2023
18m 29s

Is there a better way to produce our foo...

Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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Welcome to the first episode of our new series looking at the need to redesign our food system. In the episode, we look at what’s wrong with the current system, and learn how a circular economy for food can help address some of today’s biggest global issues, such as biodiversity loss and climate change. We’re joined by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Food L ... Show More
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