UK could unlock more than £93 billion and 550,000 new jobs if we take bolder steps towards a circular economy

· POWERING GOOD GROWTH – new report details jobs, business opportunities and local growth across the UK through the circular economy

· Circular economy jobs increased in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland between 2019 and 2024, while England saw a modest decline

A new report from global environmental action NGO WRAP shows the scale of opportunities for businesses and jobs across the UK through greater adoption of the ‘Circular Economy’ and calculates the untapped financial benefits in activities ranging from recycling, repair, reuse, second-hand retail, to rental and leasing business models.