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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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Jessi Baker - How blockchain enables the circular economy, 2018 Summit
September 23, 2018

Blockchain's potential to disrupt financial markets and enable product traceability is a key topic. Jessi Baker, CEO of Provenance, advises businesses to explore this technology now. The 2018 Summit in London highlighted how digital innovations are reshaping our economy.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity founded in 2010, leads the global transition to a circular economy. Through business, learning, and insight, it influences decision-makers across business, government, and academia.

Find more information on the [Ellen MacArthur Foundation website](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org). Watch videos on their [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAC2otE5_agzHZPnk3mE5w?view_as=subscriber) and the [DIF YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTihW_G4y7LKWTkmtXphVA). Follow them on social media.