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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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How can a small business implement the circular economy?
March 27, 2020

While multinationals lead the circular economy shift, small businesses are crucial innovators. However, they face unique challenges like securing finance, partnering with larger entities, and integrating circular models into their strategy.

This broadcast features Natalia Agathou from the London Waste and Recycling Board (LWARB) and William Neale from the European Commission. Stuffstr CEO John Atcheson will also share how his business successfully collaborated with larger organizations to gain investment and form effective partnerships.