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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an independent charity with the aim of inspiring a generation to re-think, re-design & build a positive future through the vision of a circular economy. Ellen MacArthur founded the Foundation to better understand how on land too we rely on finite resources in the form of materials, energy and water after her experiences as a world class sailor having sailed over 26,000 miles to become the fastest person to circumnavigate the globe single-handed.

The Circular Economy 100 is a global platform bringing together leading companies, emerging innovators and regions to accelerate the transition to a circular economy over a 1000-day (3 year) period. The Annual Summit was held Wednesday 19 June 2013.

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E-waste: the circular economy’s golden opportunity
April 27, 2026

E-waste is our fastest-growing waste stream, yet represents a significant opportunity for recovering critical minerals, essential given increasing global demand. Billions of dollars’ worth of materials are currently untapped in unused electronics.

In this episode, Ellen MacArthur Foundation experts Danielle Holly and Wen-Yu Weng explore how a circular economy can transform the production, use, and recovery of electronics and their vital components.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation accelerates the transition to a circular economy. Find more information about our work [here](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org) and [subscribe for insights](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAC2otE5_agzHZPnk3mE5w?sub_confirmation=1).