growing circular economy
Growing a circular economy inquiry: first evidence session
1 May 2014
The Environmental Audit Committee will hold its first public evidence hearing on its Growing a Circular Economy inquiry at 2.15pm on Wednesday 7 May 2014 in Committee Room 16, Palace of Westminster.
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Witnesses
At 2.15pm, Wednesday 7 May 2014, Committee Room 16, Palace of Westminster
- Jamie Butterworth, Chief Executive, Ellen MacArthur Foundation
- Sir Ian Cheshire, Chief Executive, Kingfisher
- Liz Goodwin, Chief Executive, WRAP
- Dustin Benton, Head of Resource stewardship, Green Alliance
Purpose of session
The main issues examined during this session will revolve around the opportunities and challenges of growing a circular economy. In particular, the Committee will scrutinise the economic and environmental cases for more circularity, analyse obstacles which could inhibit progress, and address the role of government and significance of business practices in the transition.