Researcher, former member of France's Economical, Social and Environmental Council

A researcher in neurophysiology by training, Yves Legrain holds a PhD form University of Paris. After a career in the pharmaceutical industry, he took responsibilities in CFDT, a French labor union, first in its Chemistry Federation, then at central level as a CFDT Confederal Secretary. As such, he became a member of France’s Economical, Social and Environmental Council (Conseil économique, social et environnemental, CESE), a constitutional consultative assembly, which advises the government. The Council represents the leading economic and social actors, facilitates co-operation among the various professional interest groups and ensures that they contribute to the government’s economic, social and environmental policy.

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  Business / 2014-12-13

  The circular economy, front-stage soon?

  Yves Legrain / Researcher, former member of France's Economical, Social and Environmental Council

  In industrial spheres, the trend towards circular economy is drawing increasing closer attention. Some companies have identified in the recycling business an opportunity to develop new activities, while others see eco-design as a means to …