In Business: Building Back Better

The pandemic and the resulting recession have led to widespread calls to recognise that this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rethink how to put the economy back together again. Research shows the economy can flourish again by prioritising spending on environmentally friendly initiatives, from electric bikes and eco-friendly cement to a new type of plastic that could heat our homes, fill mattresses and cushion running trainers. Adam Shaw meets the businesses that could benefit from this type of recovery plan and help build back better