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4. Circular Economy and Society

Author : Wolfgang Lehmacher

Published in: The Global Supply Chain

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Since the beginning of time, the earth has operated as a regenerative system. Only in our most recent history has mankind come close to largely burning, burying, and poisoning the basis of our existence and that which future generations will need to live. Global industrialization endangers resources including forests, oceans, and the atmosphere. The way we manage supply chains will have significant influence on the quality of life of future generations.

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Title: Circular Economy and Society
Author: Wolfgang Lehmacher
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: The Global Supply Chain
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-51114-6

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-51115-3

Copyright Year: 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-51115-3_4

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