Cities globally are embracing circular economy principles to create thriving, resilient futures. Discover how leaders in Milan, São Paulo, and London are implementing these systems. Watch the original live stream of this conversation here.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, launched in 2010 by Ellen MacArthur, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. As a global thought leader, we engage decision-makers across business, government, and academia. Explore our work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org.

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Marcin Jakubowski co-founded the Global Village Construction Set after a costly tractor repair inspired him to promote transparency in manufacturing. This project offers open-source blueprints, enabling everyday makers to build everything from tractors to entire villages affordably.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy, establishing itself as a global thought leader. Watch the original livestream with Marcin Jakubowski: https://youtu.be/YiOLrVVIZlo. Learn more about their work and connect online: https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org.

The European Commission has dedicated four years to developing its EU circular economy package. Emmanuelle Maire, who leads the Sustainable Production, Products and Consumption team at the Directorate-General for Environment, offers a unique perspective on this transition. Watch her conversation with Joss Bleriot here: https://youtu.be/83w0AeVTfmQ.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the global shift to a circular economy through business, learning, and insight. Launched in 2010, it has become a leading thought leader in the field. Find more about their work at www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. Subscribe to their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/made2bemadeagain and follow them on social media for updates.

The Ōhanga Āmiomio - Circular Economy Pacific Summit was a collaborative event.

It was hosted by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in partnership with the New Zealand Ministry for the Environment and Scion, with additional support from The Nature Conservancy.

This information originates from the Ōhanga Āmiomio - Circular Economy Pacific Summit, hosted by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

The event was held in partnership with the New Zealand Ministry for the Environment and Scion, and received support from The Nature Conservancy.

The Ōhanga Āmiomio - Circular Economy Pacific Summit was hosted by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

It partnered with the New Zealand Ministry for the Environment and Scion, and received support from The Nature Conservancy.

This information originates from the Ōhanga Āmiomio - Circular Economy Pacific Summit.

The summit was hosted by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in partnership with the New Zealand Ministry for the Environment and Scion, and supported by The Nature Conservancy.

This information originates from the Ōhanga Āmiomio - Circular Economy Pacific Summit.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation hosted the summit, partnering with the New Zealand Ministry for the Environment and Scion. The Nature Conservancy also provided support.

The Ōhanga Āmiomio - Circular Economy Pacific Summit was hosted by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

Partners included the New Zealand Ministry for the Environment and Scion, with additional support from The Nature Conservancy.

The Ōhanga Āmiomio - Circular Economy Pacific Summit was hosted by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

This event was held in partnership with the New Zealand Ministry for the Environment and Scion, and supported by The Nature Conservancy.

Many leading organizations are embracing the circular economy. This webinar recording, the first in a series, defines the concept, explains its implementation, and discusses its implications. For more insights and upcoming sessions on topics like plastics and fashion, visit the [Ellen MacArthur Foundation website](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org).

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The global resale market, currently valued at $24 billion, is projected to reach $51 billion within five years, underscoring its rapid expansion.

Yerdle collaborates with leading brands like Patagonia, REI, Eileen Fisher, Arc’teryx, and Taylor Stitch. They develop white-label channels, empowering these companies to control their own resale marketplaces. Key questions remain regarding Yerdle's strategy for achieving this success and the individuals CEO Andy Ruben persuaded to embrace their model.

The Global Village Construction Set (GVCS) has the ambitious goal of providing open-source blueprints for all tools and machines needed to build a village, at a fraction of commercial costs. Since its 2007 inception, nearly one-third of these designs are complete, and the first houses have already been built using them.

This remarkable open-source, social production model is truly impressive. Learn more about its origins and growth directly from Founder Marcin Jakubowski in a live discussion.

Women are disproportionately affected by climate change, yet their voices are often unheard in decision-making. Enhancing their participation and leadership is crucial for a healthy, prosperous, and sustainable future, as highlighted by the Women4Climate initiative.

Clara Duchalet exemplifies this, having joined the C40 Women4Climate program to develop Vépluche, her circular economy startup valorizing organic waste.

Aspiring climate leaders are invited to join this session to learn how they can contribute.

By 2050, the global population will reach 10 billion. While individual actions often seem minor, collaborative change offers limitless potential. The Circular Economy Club (CEC) and WEAll Citizens exemplify this, having mobilized thousands of individuals and organizations.

They connect people to develop long-term solutions for local and global communities. This live discussion will explore how they achieve such significant impact.

Enacted in 2015, the European Circular Economy Package is a landmark piece of legislation. It has significantly accelerated the transition to a circular economy across Europe and globally.

This session will explore the package's origins, contents, and impacts. Join the discussion to understand its implications and consider potential next steps as the European Commission prepares for its new term this fall.

The fashion industry faces significant challenges: a garbage truck of textiles is landfilled or burned every second, leading to a USD 500 billion annual loss. By 2050, it could consume a quarter of the world's carbon budget.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation seeks to transform this through safe, renewable materials, new business models for increased use, and recycling old clothes into new.

This session highlights how the jeans industry is leading this change. We'll gather supply chain actors disrupting the jeans lifecycle, showcasing their transition to a circular system and its benefits for business, the planet, and society.

Universities often teach subjects in isolation. Imagine the effort Fiona Charnley of Exeter University put into developing a cross-campus MSc on the circular economy. Similarly, consider the challenge Chris Grantham, a lead designer at IDEO, faced in convincing colleagues about a new, circular approach to product design.

Charnley and Grantham will share how they achieved these remarkable changes. They will discuss who they needed to persuade and their strategies. Learn valuable lessons from those who have successfully driven institutional change.

Bio-based waste streams, including food waste and industrial by-products, present a global challenge. In Scotland, the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) addresses this by connecting businesses with academics to transform these waste materials into valuable revenue streams.

IBioIC identifies this as a potential £900 million industry. They facilitate collaborations among their 130 Scottish members, exemplified by CuanTec, which developed a shellfish-derived shrink-wrap alternative.

Transitioning to a circular economy requires systemic change. Uruguay's experience shows that private sector will alone is insufficient; a robust policy framework, backed by strong government and public institutional support, is essential for this shift.

This live conversation will explore how to foster the necessary collaboration for national policy reform, secure funding for pioneering circular innovations, and effectively persuade policymakers and businesses about the circular economy's future.