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The Circular Economy
Biochar: Using fire to cool the earth (highlights)

The International Biochar Initiative (IBI) proposes converting organic waste into biochar, a toxic-free, multi-purpose material. This process, showcased by IBI Board member Kathleen Draper, is rated by Project Drawdown among the top 100 ideas to reverse climate change.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity launched in 2010, accelerates the circular economy transition. A global thought leader, it influences business, government, and academia.

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Three stories: How we apply circular design (highlights part 2)

This session explored how design decisions cause waste and pollution, highlighting leaders in circular design. Speakers included Seetal Solanki (Ma-tt-er), Kamonnart Ong (Moreloop), and RSA Student Design Award winners Maire Kane and Hannah Grogan, who designed a reusable medical device.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity launched in 2010 by Ellen MacArthur, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. We advance this through business, learning, and insights, establishing it on the global agenda. Find more about our work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org.

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Three stories: How we apply circular design (highlights part 1)

This session explored how design decisions drive waste and pollution, highlighting the need for systemic change. We heard from leaders like Seetal Solanki (Ma-tt-er) and Kamonnart Ong (Moreloop), alongside RSA Student Design Award winners Maire Kane and Hannah Grogan, who applied circular economy principles to a reusable medical device.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, and insight. Launched in 2010, it's a global thought leader. Learn more about our work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org, subscribe to our channel here, and engage with us on social media. We value your comments and feedback!

Ellen MacArthur Foundation food initiative

Transforming our food system is the most impactful action we can take to address climate change, restore biodiversity, and improve human health. Cities are central to this effort, as they will consume 80% of food by 2050. Adopting circular economy principles within urban environments offers the power to reshape how we produce and consume food.

This involves growing food regeneratively, sourcing locally, eliminating edible waste, and using organic by-products to enrich soil. While ambitious, this profound challenge promises to avert a climate crisis, restore ecosystems, enhance public health, and create new business opportunities. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Food initiative actively brings together key players to drive this essential transition.

Andrew Morlet | Summit 2019

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, launched in 2010 by world-record sailor Ellen MacArthur, is a UK charity accelerating the global transition to a circular economy. CEO Andrew Morlet highlights the Foundation's significant progress and ambitious future goals in this endeavor. It has become a global thought leader, influencing decision-makers across business, government, and academia.

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A revolution in renewable materials | Summit 2019

Author and scientist Mark Miodownik chairs a discussion on renewable materials' vital role in a circular economy, a topic central to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's mission.

Founded in 2010 by Ellen MacArthur, this UK charity accelerates the circular economy transition. It has emerged as a global thought leader, influencing business, government, and academia with support from its core philanthropic and knowledge partners.

Discover more at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. Subscribe to their YouTube channel and follow them on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Medium.

New York and the circular economy | Summit 2019

New York City is implementing initiatives to accelerate its transition to a circular economy. At the 2019 Summit, Ana Arino, Chief Strategy Officer of the NYC Economic Development Corporation, detailed these efforts and the collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation on the #WearNext campaign.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity founded in 2010 by world record-breaking sailor Ellen MacArthur, is a global thought leader accelerating the shift to a circular economy. It works with business, government, and academia, supported by core philanthropic and knowledge partners.

Learn more about their work and connect online via their [website](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org) or social media channels.

São Paulo and the circular economy | Summit 2019

São Paulo, with 21 million residents, represents one of Latin America's largest consumer markets. Deputy Secretary of Economic Development and Labour, Carol Lafemina, explains how the circular economy is reshaping the region's food system.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity founded in 2010 by world-record sailor Ellen MacArthur, is a global thought leader. It accelerates the transition to a circular economy by engaging with business, government, and academia.

Learn more about their initiatives on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation website and connect through their social media channels.

Inspiring circular designers | Summit 2019

Designers are key to accelerating a circular economy. Tim Brown (IDEO), Dharan Kirupanantham (Adidas), and Marcus Fairs (Dezeen) discuss empowering them to create differently.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity launched in 2010 by world record-breaking sailor Ellen MacArthur, is a global thought leader. It accelerates the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, and insight.

Find out more about our work on our website and YouTube channel. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Medium.

'Who needs to know?' | Wolfgang Blau, Summit 2019

Wolfgang Blau, President of Condé Nast International, discusses how mainstream media can scale the circular economy narrative, highlighting media's power to promote positive ideas. This topic was featured at the #circulareconomy #summit2019.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, works to accelerate the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, insight, and communication. Founded in 2010 by sailor Ellen MacArthur, the foundation is a global thought leader, influencing decision-makers in business, government, and academia with support from partners like SUN, MAVA, and McKinsey & Company.

Learn more about their work and the circular economy by visiting their website, subscribing to their YouTube channel, and following them on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Medium. Your comments and feedback are welcome!

Episode 9: How does Latin America benefit from a circular economy?

Latin America, rich in natural resources and human capital, currently operates predominantly linear, extractive economies that degrade the environment. This session explores whether the circular economy can offer a regenerative, inclusive, and value-creating alternative. Join regional experts to discuss the vital roles of innovation, policy, and finance in driving this transition.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, is dedicated to accelerating the shift towards a circular economy globally. Discover more about our work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org.

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Episode 8: Circular economy opportunities in China

This episode, powered by Restream, delves into China's pioneering role in the circular economy, exploring its origins and unique journey compared to the EU. We highlight China's positive urban implementation steps and the potential for EU-China collaboration in this field.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, and insights. Stay tuned for our next episode: Live Online Events.

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Circulytics: measuring insights into circular economy performance

This webinar, recorded on June 22, 2020, features James George and Nikki Kapp from the Foundation, alongside Marianne Richeux (Brambles) and Sam Jones (DS Smith). They discuss Circulytics, the most comprehensive and free tool for measuring circular economy performance.

Developed by the Foundation, Circulytics helps businesses assess their circularity. During the session, Marianne and Sam present their companies' scorecards, illustrating how Circulytics has supported their journey towards a circular economy.

Episode 7: Learning from Covid-19: Creating a Circular Economy for Food

This episode explores redesigning resilient and diverse food systems based on circular economy principles, learning from the Covid-19 crisis. It aims to regenerate natural systems and foster a thriving economy, highlighting global actions including a deep dive on China.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. Learn more about our work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. Stay tuned for our next episode: Live Online Events. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and for Circulate News: medium.com/circulatenews.

The circular economy: a solution to build back better

The circular economy offers a vital solution for building back better after the Covid-19 crisis. Over 50 global leaders, including CEOs and policymakers, have joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in a statement emphasizing the urgent need to accelerate this transition. We are exploring how the circular economy can create a more resilient future.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, drives the shift towards a circular economy through business, learning, and insights. Learn more about our work and upcoming events, including our next episode: Live Online Events. Connect with us: ellenmacarthurfoundation.org | Instagram: ellenmacarthurfoundation | Facebook: EllenMacArthurFoundation | LinkedIn: Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

Miles Roberts, DS Smith, fala sobre o Circulytics

Como utilizar o Circulytics

Assista ao vídeo para entender como usar o Circulytics, a ferramenta de medição de circularidade mais abrangente e acessível. Ela apoia empresas na transição para a economia circular, independentemente do setor, complexidade ou porte.

Além de avaliar produtos e fluxos de materiais, o Circulytics revela o nível de circularidade em todas as operações da empresa. Para isso, utiliza o mais amplo conjunto de indicadores disponíveis, incluindo facilitadores e resultados.

Miles Roberts, de DS Smith, habla de Circulytics

The Big Food Workshop - THIRD COURSE * THE MEAL: From the plate, back to the land

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Join us for two interactive sessions exploring the meal's role in a circular economy for food. We'll discuss how tomorrow's food can be grown regeneratively, tackling climate change and boosting biodiversity through natural systems. Experts will share visions on technology and urban-rural relationships.

The second session focuses on returning nutrients to the land. Imagine a future where discarded organic materials are valorized, becoming valuable inputs instead of waste. By preventing edible food waste and redesigning products, by-products will enrich the wider economy, safely returning vital nutrients to the soil.

The Big Food Workshop - SECOND COURSE * THE EATERY: How food will be created in a circular economy

Join us for two interactive sessions exploring the future of eateries, powered by Restream.

The first session, "Chefs, Culinary Creativity, and Menu Design," features Alex Atala, Dan Barber, Kim Wejendorp, and Mokgadi Itsweng. They will share insights on developing successful food enterprises aligned with circular economy principles.

Next, "Innovation and Collaboration within the Food Value Network" highlights Compass Group and Baldor Specialty Foods. These leading organizations will discuss rethinking food potential, designing innovative menus, and fostering new partnerships.

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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