Oliver Hazell argues for a focus on manufacturing if Wales is to win its ‘War on Waste’
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Collaboration is key to tackling our reliance on plastics
Carl Nichols calls for joint action to create a circular plastics economy
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The Hanoverians are not our only link with Germany
Geraint Talfan Davies reflects on a recent trip to Germany and the UK’s links with Europe
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100 Welsh Women
Catherine Fookes shares news of a campaign to celebrate the women of Wales
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A Taste of Wales at Hay
Rachel Carney reflects on the Welsh presence at this year’s Hay Festival
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It just isn’t good enough
Shazia Awan-Scully argues a lot has been achieved, but there is much more to do to ensure fair representation in Welsh public life
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Gearing up for PISA
Gareth Evans considers the impact of education’s world rankings and warns that failure to improve could have serious consequences for Wales’ curriculum reform
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Cities and towns are our greatest invention
David Melding presents the thinking behind the Welsh Conservatives latest policy paper, Liveable Cities
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The reorganisation of the Welsh Government funded Welsh public sector – Part 3
Mike Hedges continues his consideration of the organisation of public services in Wales