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If you've been following the news over the last year, you would have noticed that there are two 'buzzwords' becoming more and more prominent in the sustainability space: democracy and systemic change. This article will discuss why they are so relevant and how we can leverage them as individuals and collectively for positive change. Let's dive in.
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