Read more about the article EUR 678 billion of investor capital at risk from EU plastic industry’s business-as-usual model

EUR 678 billion of investor capital at risk from EU plastic industry’s business-as-usual model

The European plastic industry provides an essential source of jobs to the EU27 and for years has been a steady driver of this economy. However, the industry’s rapidly declining ability to compete globally suggests that the industry is primed for disruption and a transition towards a more sustainable business model is now the most viable route to avoid stranding investor assets.

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Read more about the article Forget the metaverse, the future is in the natureverse

Forget the metaverse, the future is in the natureverse

Celebrating World Biodiversity Day on 22 May,, we imagine how time and money spent on the creation of the much-hyped metaverse – persistent virtual worlds that combine aspects of the digital and physical worlds – could be used to build the ‘natureverse’, a perfect mirroring of the physical world (nature) by persistent digital worlds (financial markets).

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Read more about the article New skin in the game! Consequences of adopting next-generation leather faster than expected

New skin in the game! Consequences of adopting next-generation leather faster than expected

What could happen if next generation materials replace animal-sourced materials. Can the cow actually be disrupted by these next generation leathers? What are the unintended consequences if this happens faster than expected? And what are the systemic implications?

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