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The Circular Economy
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.

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.

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.

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.

The personal and professional rewards of circular design - a student's perspective

We feature three designers, each at a unique career stage. They share insights into how circular design has shaped their professional journeys.

Discover why this sustainable approach has not only influenced their work but also served as a powerful creative stimulus, fostering innovation and new perspectives.

The Circular Economy is a Blueprint - Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink shares his insights on the circular economy. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates this transition through business, learning, and analysis.

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Circular Economy - Methodology to measure impact - Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink shares his insights on the circular economy. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, drives this transition through business, learning, and analysis.

Explore our work and accelerate the circular economy transition. Visit our website: ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. Connect with us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Environmental funds performance - Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock

Thank you for watching. In this video, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink shares his insights on the circular economy.

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Stories from big business: Microsoft

Discover insights from leaders of the world's largest companies. They are actively developing strategies, launching ambitious targets, and delivering projects to transform their operations.

These stories highlight their journey towards becoming circular businesses, showcasing practical steps and innovative approaches.

Circular economy uptake in Africa

This article presents a unique perspective.

It comes from Kobie Brand, Regional Director of ICLEI Africa.

Setting the scene for a regenerative development: public policies and initiatives in Latin America

Latin America's high urbanization and commodity-dependent economy make it particularly vulnerable to systemic shocks. This highlights the crucial role of governments and international institutions in establishing conditions for regenerative growth and sustainable development.

Momentum is building around a circular economy approach, with countries like Chile and Colombia adopting it for long-term prosperity. This session will explore the rapidly evolving landscape of circular economy policies and initiatives across Latin America.

Scaling the Circular Economy to Build Resilience Across Sectors and Industries | Summit 2020

This video discusses the rapid scaling of circular economy solutions across diverse industries, including plastics, fashion, food, and finance. It has been edited and modified for public access.

Thank you for watching. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition towards a circular economy through business, learning, and insightful analysis.

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A new generation of chemistry to enable a circular economy

Hear from Ilham Kadri, CEO of Solvay.

She will detail the steps Solvay is taking to become a more circular business and help their customers achieve similar sustainability goals.

How do leading financial services firms see the circular economy opportunity?

The circular economy is crucial for addressing climate change and global challenges, while also offering significant opportunities for new growth.

Our report, "Financing the circular economy - Capturing the opportunity," analyzes the rapid growth in circular economy financing and investment across various sectors. It urges financial services firms to collaborate with governments and corporates to seize these opportunities and scale the circular economy.

Season 2 Episode 1: Circular Economy Greatest Hits: Seven of the best examples

This episode highlights seven leading examples of circular economy innovation, spanning food systems, electronics design, and product packaging. You can catch up on previous episodes here.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a UK charity dedicated to accelerating the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, insights, and communications. Thank you for watching.

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'Breaking the Plastic Wave': Why we need a circular economy for plastics

The comprehensive Breaking the Plastic Wave study, released in July 2020 by The Pew Charitable Trusts and SYSTEMIQ, confirms the circular economy as the sole solution to plastic waste and pollution.

The Foundation's perspective emphasizes this vision's economic, climate, and social benefits. Urgent action is critical; a five-year delay means 80 million additional tonnes of plastic entering our oceans by 2040. Learn more about this vital solution.

In conversation: Ellen MacArthur and Lily Cole

Inspired by Lily's book *Who Cares Wins* and the work of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, we examine critical touchpoints for industry transformation.

The focus is on reshaping key sectors like food, plastics, and fashion to benefit society, the economy, and the environment.

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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