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title: "Circular Economy Optimism: George Osborne and Ragini Prasad"
description: There is so much to be optimistic about in the Circular Economy world
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# [Circular Economy Optimism: George Osborne and Ragini Prasad](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/circulareconomy)

 Written by [Victor Perton](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/author/victor-perton) | Nov 14, 2022 8:03:32 AM

**George Osborne**

"I am optimistic about not only the opportunities that embracing the circular economy will provide in addressing climate change, but the growing understanding of the business imperative to do so."

**Ragini Prasad**

"There is so much to be optimistic about in the Circular Economy world. At its heart, a Circular Economy acknowledges the interconnected nature of everything. It would mean that we create, use and repurpose in a manner that supports the thriving of the planet and all those who depend on it. Isn't that a vision worth striving for??!!"

**Chelsea McLean**

"There are so many reasons to be optimistic about the development of a circular economy. The circular economy is regenerative, accessible and abundant, explains the [Ellen MacArthur Foundation](https://www.linkedin.com/company/2387305/)'s former Head of Innovation [Ken Webster](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAIr9UgBPMDLptKAYE7WX4DM8-jW3XsaASs/) in a recent video chat with [Jaine Morris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAACJxwGcBx0LTLWMkE0Ym3YfzvzZtYpEGYhQ/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3BsuLi6APnSLS0KLkIwN6EmQ%3D%3D&licu=urn%3Ali%3Acontrol%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base-mention) and [Ashleigh Morris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAqg8EwBXlmZxxJs1CbCet08WRhqqcDsaCI/) from [Coreo](https://www.linkedin.com/company/18972438/). My favourite quote from Ashleigh sums it up: “In the narrative around climate change and around sustainability, they’re both about less - you need to do less, have less, consume less, produce less and we’re still getting really bad results... I see the circular economy as a narrative of opportunity, not only for businesses but for citizens.”

Watch the full interview: [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/chelseamcleanprandmarketing\_circulareconomy-innovation-timeforchange-activity-6647803428661751808-v6bt](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/chelseamcleanprandmarketing_circulareconomy-innovation-timeforchange-activity-6647803428661751808-v6bt)

 

 

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