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Conference Presentation on “Scaling up the Circular Economy: Smart and Resilient Cities.”
Citation:
Hecht, A. Conference Presentation on “Scaling up the Circular Economy: Smart and Resilient Cities.”. US BCSD Conference on “Expanding the Circle”, Columbus, Ohio, July 18 - 19, 2017.
Impact/Purpose:
Invited to speak at US Business Conference on Sustainable Development (USWBCSD) conference at Ohio State University on July 17-18.
Description:
The conference is designed to engage sustainability practitioners from across sectors, including business, academia, government and NGOs. US BCSD meetings typically attract 100+ leading sustainability practitioners from around the US and world. Cities play a key role in scaling up the circular economy. This theme will explore how connectivity, emerging networks, innovation and designing for resilience are shaping the city landscape of the present and future. Alan Hecht will highlight ORD activities on resilience and sustainability.