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The Circular Economy
Redesigning Jeans with Circular Design | GAP, Guess & Hirdaramani Case Studies | Summit 2020

This session explores the Jeans Redesign project, demonstrating how it informs circular economy principles for product design and manufacturing. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, drives the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, and insights.

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Season 2 Episode 3: A unique opportunity for a resilient low-carbon economic recovery

Powered by Restream, this episode explores how the circular economy can tackle global challenges. We feature Nigel Topping, the UK Government’s COP26 High Level Climate Action Champion, and discuss investment opportunities in transport, buildings, and more. Catch previous episodes here.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a UK charity accelerating the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, insights, and communications. Find out more at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Season 2 Episode 2: Ebbs and flows: water and the circular economy

Global demand for water exceeds accessible supply, yet water remains vital. Join this session to hear from inspiring innovators worldwide who are changing how we interact with this valuable resource, making water more accessible to all.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, insights, and communications. Discover more about our work and previous content, and connect with us on [Instagram](http://instagram.com/ellenmacarthurfoundation), [Facebook](http://facebook.com/EllenMacArthurFoundation), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ellen-macarthur-foundation), or our [website](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org).

Perspectives on the Covid 19 pandemic and lessons emerging for addressing other global challenges

David Nabarro, a leading public health expert and WHO Special Envoy on Covid-19, will share insights.

His session will explore lessons learned from the pandemic and discuss recent trends shaping our approach to global challenges.

Cities as catalysts for the transition to a circular economy for food

New York, London, and São Paulo, partner cities in the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Food initiative, are exploring the critical role of urban centers.

Thought leaders and innovators from these cities are examining how cities can catalyze the transition to a circular economy for food.

The role of design in the transition to a circular economy for food

Chefs and food service companies profoundly influence food's nutrition, flavor, and environmental impact. Their role is crucial in shaping sustainable practices.

Four global chefs and two leading food service executives will discuss the vital role of food creators in transitioning to a circular economy for food.

Designing circular products

IKEA is actively integrating circular design principles into its core design process. This fundamental shift aims to embed sustainability from the very beginning of product development.

Circular design focuses on minimizing waste and maximizing resource use throughout a product's lifecycle, from creation to end-of-life.

Consequently, anticipate new products and services in the coming years that reflect these sustainable practices, demonstrating IKEA's commitment to a more circular future.

A Circular Economy for the USA

The circular economy, a model focused on minimizing waste and maximizing resource utility, offers a sustainable alternative to traditional linear systems. It emphasizes reuse, repair, and recycling, aiming to keep products and materials in use for as long as possible.

In contemporary America, the integration of circular principles presents both opportunities and significant challenges. While some industries are adopting innovative closed-loop systems, widespread implementation requires substantial shifts in policy, infrastructure, and consumer behavior.

This discussion explores the current landscape of the circular economy within the United States, examining its evolving presence, potential for growth, and the obstacles hindering its broader adoption across various sectors.

How to use creativity to find solutions

Many companies primarily rely on technical and engineering expertise for their circular economy initiatives. This often focuses on the structural and operational aspects of sustainability.

However, integrating creativity into this journey can unlock significantly faster and more impactful innovation, driving greater success.

Nestlé's circular packaging transformation journey

Join us for a fireside chat with the CEO of Nestlé.

The discussion will focus on the company's packaging transformation journey, covering its vision, key progress, learnings, and future plans.

The personal and professional rewards of circular design - a PhD researcher perspective

We hear from three designers, each at a different stage of their professional journey. They offer unique perspectives on the evolving world of design.

Our discussion explores how circular design has profoundly influenced their work and why this sustainable approach has become a significant creative stimulus.

Circular economy: an innovation mission approach

Mariana Mazzucato advocates for a missions-oriented innovation approach.

She asserts this strategy is crucial for government and industry to achieve the transformative scale required for a circular economy.

Exploring the role of bio-based materials in a circular economy

This exploration focuses on bio-based materials and their critical role in fostering a robust circular economy.

Such an economy is essential for ensuring that our industrial and consumption patterns remain within the ecological boundaries of our planet.

The Big Idea: Transitioning to a Circular Economy | Summit 2020 Opening Session

Discussions highlighted the circular economy's critical role in achieving a resilient post-Covid recovery, emphasizing the need for strong leadership from government and business. Speakers included Ellen MacArthur, Foundation CEO Andrew Morlet, Unilever CEO Alan Jope, Solvay CEO Ilham Kadri, and COP26 High-Level Champion Nigel Topping.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, is dedicated to accelerating the transition to a circular economy. Discover more about our initiatives at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org and connect with us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

What it will take to transform the economy? Alan Kay

Achieving a circular economy demands a monumental transformation. Alan Kay underscores this challenge, drawing parallels to historic moments of radical change to illustrate the vast scale and scope of action required.

This critical initiative is sponsored by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

Circular economy and the path to a low-carbon world

Climate change is widely recognized as the world's greatest market failure, posing an urgent global challenge. Addressing its profound impacts requires innovative and systemic solutions.

A critical question arises: can the principles of a circular economy offer a viable framework to mitigate this crisis, fostering sustainability and resilience for the future?

The Green Deal, future of Europe's economy?

Europe's circular economy action plan and Green Deal are central to the COVID-19 recovery efforts.

The circular economy: a new narrative for the creative industries

Historically, advertising, marketing, and design have been powerful tools supporting a "take, make, waste" economy.

Moving forward, the creative sector faces a critical opportunity. What role can these industries play in tackling complex global challenges?

Circular economy for the next generation

During lockdown, young people engaged with the concept of the circular economy through a recent webinar series.

This initiative provided teenagers with an opportunity to learn about sustainable practices. Three participants now share their experiences and insights gained from the program.

The personal and professional rewards of circular design - an innovator's perspective

Three designers, representing various career stages, share insights into how circular design has shaped their professional journeys.

They discuss the profound influence of this approach on their work and explain why it has served as a significant creative stimulus.

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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.

Following its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival, "The Thinking Game" is now available to watch for free. For those interested in hosting a screening for a classroom, community, or workplace, visit: rocofilms.com/films/the-thinking-game/.

 

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