Seven companies advancing the circular economy by selling products as a service

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The experiments involve everything from replacement tires to temporary apartments

The "performance economy," as defined by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, describes a business model in which manufacturers retain control over products throughout their life cycles and handle their maintenance...

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