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Study reveals systemic barriers slowing down circular plastics transition

Study reveals systemic barriers slowing down circular plastics transition
Phys.org Friday 03 July 2026, 16:00 UTC 1 min read
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A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that the transition toward a circular plastics economy is hindered by systemic interdependencies and internal contradictions within ecosystems.

A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that the transition toward a circular plastics economy is hindered by systemic interdependencies and internal contradictions within ecosystems.
the University of Eastern Finland (ORG)
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