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Circular Economy: Insect and Hydroponic Farming

Graham Watson

11th January 2022

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This World Bank clip looks at two ways that food production might increasingly become part of the circular economy.

The clip highlights the fact that farming insects and hydroponic crops both have the potential to make farming more efficient, protecting the environment.

Salt and vinegar flavoured cricket, anyone?

Sustainable Growth: Environmental Threats I A Level and IB Economics
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Graham Watson

Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to tutor2u, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.

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