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                         How is a circular economy different from a linear economy?
                      ·    H o w   i s   a   c i r c u l a r   e c o n o m y   d i f f e r e n t   f r o m   a   l i n e a r   e c o n o m y ?
                         Why is a sustainable way of thinking so important for businesses?
                      ·    W h y   i s   a   s u s t a i n a b l e   w a y   o f   t h i n k i n g   s o   i m p o r t a n t   f o r   b u s i n e s s e s ?
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