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Episode 1: The beginning: Using forgotten ingredients | Redesigning Food: Behind the scenes

In episode one of our "Redesigning Food" series, Dunia Bora, Nutricandies, and Spoon Cereals innovate by transforming previously unwanted ingredients. Vincent (Dunia Bora) creates cookies and juices from invasive species. Gustavo (Nutricandies) makes nutritious chocolate spread from discarded cocoa parts. Annie and Jonny (Spoon Cereals) repurpose oat-milk leftovers and ancient grains into hearty porridge.

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Businesses role in a better food system #shorts

Food brands and supermarkets can normalize nature-positive food by rethinking ingredients and production methods. Rob Cameron, Global Head of ESG Engagement at Nestle, discussed this at the Big Food Redesign Challenge launch.

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Can we scale regenerative farming? #shorts

Patrick Holden, Founder and CEO of Sustainable Food Trust, addressed the Big Food Redesign Challenge, emphasizing how farming in harmony with nature can deliver. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, promotes a circular economy that eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products, and regenerates nature through design.

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New season - Origins: The ideas shaping the circular economy

Get ready for the new season of The Circular Economy Show! Over five episodes, we'll delve into the foundational ideas that inspired the circular economy. Explore schools of thought like Biomimicry, Cradle to Cradle, Regenerative Design, Industrial Symbiosis, and the Performance Economy. Discover what the circular economy adopted from these influences, their key differences, and meet organizations applying these principles today.

The new season launches Tuesday, July 16th. Subscribe to The Circular Economy Show now to catch every episode.

Creating stories for impact #shorts

Storytelling can fundamentally change conversations. The Foundation’s Content Lead, Seb Egerton-Read, discusses creating impactful stories with WaterBear Network CEO, Sam Sutaria.

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Changing the conversation with impactful storytelling #shorts

This video features Seb Egerton-Read, Content Lead at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and WPP CSO Hannah Harrison, discussing the power of storytelling to drive impactful conversations.

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This interactive online Forum was hosted by the Pathways to Planetary Health initiative at the Garri

The Pathways to Planetary Health initiative at the Garrison Institute hosted an online forum on June 24. Garrison Institute Co-founder Jonathan F.P. Rose joined Kate Raworth, Leonora Grcheva, and Erinch Sahan from Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL) to explore Doughnut Economics. This framework defines the goal of economics as "social and ecological wellbeing rather than growth."

The discussion highlighted its global application. Kate Raworth introduced the concept, followed by Leonora Grcheva's insights on city implementation and Erinch Sahan's perspective on business applications. This insightful forum, reflecting the Garrison Institute's "Timeless Wisdom, Timely Action," offered ideas for improving the quality of life for all.

How do we scale reuse? #podcast

In this episode of the Circular Economy Show, Catherine Conway explores the Refill Coalition's goals, the role of design in reusable packaging, and scaling circular solutions. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an international charity promoting a circular economy—driven by design, it eliminates waste, circulates materials, and regenerates nature.

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Regenerating natural ecosystems with Microsoft

Microsoft is transforming its rapidly growing data centers into biodiversity sanctuaries. Kaitlin Chuzi (Director of Biomimicry) and Alessandra Pistoia (Circular Economy Lead) detail how these facilities, often energy-intensive, are rejuvenating natural ecosystems. They explain how excess heat supports agriculture and renewable energy, and how data centers contribute to environmental monitoring and restoration.

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Fixing a leaky textiles system #podcast

Listen to this week's Circular Economy Show episode, which explores Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and its role in advancing a circular economy. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, champions a circular economy that eliminates waste, circulates products, and regenerates nature.

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Pushing the boundaries of EPR policy for textiles

Over 80% of textiles are discarded globally. A circular economy, driven by Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), offers a vital solution. Mandatory, fee-based EPR policies hold producers accountable for collecting, sorting, and recirculating their products, fostering transparency and attracting investment for large-scale reuse and recycling infrastructure.

The latest Circular Economy Show episode explores global challenges and opportunities in textile EPR with experts like Matteo Magnani, co-author of "Pushing the boundaries of EPR policy for textiles." Download the full report for deeper insights: https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/epr-policy-for-textiles. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a review.

Redefining our approach to food with Wahaca #shorts

Changing our food system is possible. Thomasina Miers, Co-Founder of Wahaca, urges industry leaders to integrate whole systems thinking into food design and production, moving beyond convenience marketing.

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Nature-positive nutrition from cacti #podcast

Vincent Muhoro, founder of Dunia Bora ("a better world"), creates nutritious cactus juice and cookies, embodying nature-positive innovation. His work aligns with the principles of a circular economy, a concept championed by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

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Building a better food system with Wildfarmed #shorts

Andy Cato, co-founder of Wildfarmed, addressed change-makers at the Big Food Redesign Challenge launch. Wildfarmed pioneers regenerative farming across over 100 farms, enhancing biodiversity and soil health.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, champions a circular economy. This approach, driven by design, eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products, and regenerates nature.

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Answering the big questions: An Ellen MacArthur Foundation round table

This episode addresses frequently asked questions about the circular economy, featuring Ellen MacArthur Foundation experts Sarah O’Carroll and Seb Read. They discuss the consumer's role, recycling, and nature's place in this model. The Foundation is an international charity promoting a circular economy that eliminates waste and pollution, circulates materials, and regenerates nature.

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How We Make Trailer | Other Ways of Living #shorts

Reporter Matt Shea explores a future where we live in harmony with nature, reimagining how we dress, eat, and build through circularity. Watch his series, "Other Ways of Living," free exclusively on WaterBear.

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Threads of change | Other Ways of Living

Every second, a truckload of clothes is either burnt or buried in landfill. However, individuals like Amechi Ihenacho are rethinking our relationship with clothing, promoting circulation through repairs, resales, and upgrades. This explainer shares his story.

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Creating nature-positive nutrition from cacti with Dunia Bora

Vincent Muhoro, founder of Dunia Bora (meaning "a better world"), creates nutritious cactus-based drinks and cookies. On the Circular Economy Show, he explains how his nature-positive approach tackles climate change, builds community resilience, and creates economic opportunities. Discover his innovative idea and the challenges he faced.

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How We Build Trailer | Other Ways of Living #shorts

Instead of harming nature, imagine living in harmony through circularity. Reporter Matt Shea explores this vision, reimagining how we dress, eat, and build in "Other Ways of Living." Watch it free, exclusively on WaterBear.

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Developing regenerative spaces in the built environment #shorts

Michael Pawlyn demonstrates how nature-inspired design can revolutionize spaces and buildings. Watch the full video to see how his approach generates fundamentally different outcomes and helps shape a more circular future.

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The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection

“The Thinking Game” is the inside story of DeepMind's groundbreaking AI research, culminating in the Nobel Prize-winning AlphaFold breakthrough. Filmed over five years by the award-winning team behind "AlphaGo," this documentary explores co-founder Demis Hassabis's lifelong pursuit of artificial general intelligence and the rigorous scientific journey from mastering strategy games to solving the 50-year-old protein folding problem.

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The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection