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Social workers were among many researchers urging systemic change before the COVID 19 pandemic, because the dominant socio-economic system governing society was causing environmental injustice and an ecological crisis. This is a brief introduction to hybrid businesses that provide a model to strengthen social and environmental wellbeing. It is based on data collected from the author’s PhD research project, which aims to provide guidance for environmental social work practitioners.

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Business COVID-19 degrowth environment social work wellbeing

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Let’s not return to business as usual: Integrating environmental and social wellbeing through hybrid business models post COVID-19

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