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The Circular Economy
Rhiana Gunn-Wright of New Consensus joined the Foundation's Ashima Sukhdev to discuss the Green New Deal. Their 15-minute conversation explored tackling climate change and inequality simultaneously, building collaboration, and its relevance to the current US administration.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. Launched in 2010 by sailor Ellen MacArthur, it has become a global thought leader, placing the circular economy on the agenda of decision-makers across business, government, and academia. Learn more at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org.
Over a third of all food is wasted, a stark reality given widespread malnutrition. Food waste campaigner Tristram Stuart addresses this issue by developing positive solutions, including Toast Ale. This beer, brewed from waste bread, draws inspiration from ancient Mesopotamians and highlights how simple ideas can create compelling stories.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity launched in 2010 by sailor Ellen MacArthur, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. As a global thought leader, the Foundation works across business, government, and academia to place the circular economy on the agenda of decision-makers. Learn more at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org.
Orange Fiber transforms hundreds of thousands of tonnes of wasted orange peel into luxury fabrics and clothing. This innovative solution has gained significant recognition, winning the H&M Global Change Awards and featuring in the company's Creative Conscience range. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Vicky Deegan interviewed co-founder Enrica Arena to explore the startup's journey and products.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity founded in 2010 by world-record sailor Ellen MacArthur, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. A global thought leader, the Foundation works across business, government, and academia. For more information and to follow their work, visit their website at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org or subscribe to their YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/made2bemadeagain.
While many circular economy examples originate in Europe and the US, Kabadiwalla Connect offers a distinct model from India and Indonesia. Siddharth Hande identified informal material networks as potential circular economy supply chains, leading to partnerships with major businesses like Unilever and Danone.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity launched in 2010 by world-record sailor Ellen MacArthur, is a global thought leader. It accelerates the transition to a circular economy by influencing business, government, and academia worldwide.
Learn more about their initiatives at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. You can also subscribe to their YouTube channel: made2bemadeagain, and follow them online via Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Medium.
In 1987, Arizona scientists created Biosphere 2, a 3-acre domed facility to mimic Earth's living systems. Early self-sufficiency experiments faced oxygen and food challenges, but this incredible facility now hosts major earth science research. Discover its story and insights into natural systems by watching Biosphere 2's director, Joaquin Ruiz, at Summit 2019.
This video is from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity accelerating the transition to a circular economy. We work across business, learning, and insight to establish the circular economy on the global agenda. Subscribe to our channel here, find more about our work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org, and follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Medium.
The 'From Linear to Circular' workshop brought together postgraduate students and young professionals for an intensive four-day course in London. Attendees collaborated and discussed ideas to accelerate the transition to a circular economy by shifting mindsets, designs, and systems. See a short teaser of the 2019 cohort's experience.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, works to accelerate the circular economy transition through business, learning, insight, analysis, and communications. Launched in 2010 by world record-breaking sailor Ellen MacArthur, the Foundation has become a global thought leader, influencing decision-makers across business, government, and academia. Learn more at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org or subscribe to our
Explore the circular economy, a fundamentally different approach to design, manufacturing, and operations. Four experts from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation will present various ways to introduce this concept. They will provide practical examples of the circular economy in action. Attendees are invited to share their own methods for explaining this transformative idea and engage in discussion.
Remanufacturing offers clear benefits, yet remains a niche practice. Our guest will discuss its potential to triple by 2050, enabling better design, material, and energy choices for the future.
The show will also explore criticisms of conventional economic growth. Our guest argues we should stop trying to enlarge the economy, and instead learn to "make ourselves at home with this wealth." This involves considering implementation, ensuring inclusivity, and convincing policymakers.
Cities globally are adopting circular economy principles to build thriving, livable, and resilient futures. These principles are integrated into various policies, from planning guidelines and public procurement to citizen and business awareness campaigns. The aim is to leverage technology for economic development, job creation, and CO2 reduction.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's cities team supports key cities in this transition. A live broadcast will feature representatives from these leading cities, sharing their progress.
The future energy system will be 100% renewable, a goal potentially achievable sooner with the right incentives. Yet, simply adopting renewables isn't sufficient. Our technology must be designed for repair, reuse, and multiple cycles to ensure true sustainability.
Join our studio guests to explore the opportunities and risks of this renewable transition. We will also feature Professor Lou Yongqi of Tongji University, a leading circular designer from China, who will discuss how new design principles can reshape one of the world's largest economies.
In 1987 Arizona, scientists created Biosphere 2, a 3-acre domed facility designed to mimic Earth's living systems without external aid. Early experiments, where crews lived inside, faced oxygen loss and food shortages. Despite initial failures, Biosphere 2 now conducts some of the world's largest earth science experiments, offering vital insights into natural systems for global challenges.
We will also speak with participants from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's "From Linear to Circular" program. Forty-four young professionals and students recently completed a week-long study on the circular economy. Discover their experiences, motivations, and how they will apply their learning to their studies and careers.
Summit 2019 will showcase the circular economy in action, demonstrating its impact on everyday products like cars, clothing, and beer. Join us via live stream on Thursday, June 13th, from 18:00-19:30 BST.
The event features innovators sharing their stories and redesigned products, offering insights into their inspirations and lived experiences. Learn from these pioneers about the realities, promises, and pitfalls of circular economy innovation.
Tackling plastic waste is a critical obstacle to achieving a circular economy. At the 2019 Pacific Summit, Kosi Latu, Deputy Director of SPREP, discussed the challenges facing the Pacific region and potential solutions.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity launched in 2010 by world record-breaking sailor Ellen MacArthur, is a global thought leader accelerating the transition to a circular economy.
Learn more about their work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org, subscribe to their YouTube channel, or connect on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Medium.
Teina Boasa-Dean of BHW Lands Trust highlighted how Māori principles can address global challenges during an interview at New Zealand's inaugural Circular Economy Pacific Summit.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity launched in 2010 by Ellen MacArthur, leads global efforts to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. It works across business, learning, and policy, supported by key partners, establishing the circular economy on the agenda of decision-makers worldwide.
Learn more about our work and the circular economy at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. Subscribe to our YouTube channel youtube.com/user/made2bemadeagain and follow us on social media.
At the inaugural Circular Economy Pacific Summit, acclaimed author Chris Kutarna joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to discuss implementing circular economy principles in New Zealand and leveraging indigenous knowledge to address global challenges.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity launched in 2010 by world-record sailor Ellen MacArthur, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. It has emerged as a global thought leader, influencing business, government, and academia with support from its philanthropic and knowledge partners.
Explore our work and connect with us online at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel for more insights.
Explore the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's new online resource suite: "Circular Economy in Cities."
This platform offers key insights, guidance on utilizing its modules, and concrete examples of cities worldwide successfully implementing circular economy principles.
Deep Patient leverages AI to connect thousands of electronic patient record data points, enabling the diagnosis and prediction of previously unpredictable diseases. A 2016 clip featuring journalist David Weinberger illustrates AI's capabilities and its potential for the circular economy, as further detailed in our recent paper.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity established in 2010, is a global thought leader accelerating the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, and insight.
Explore our work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org, read our AI paper here, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Medium.
To create a fashion industry where clothes never become waste, a three-pronged approach is essential. This involves implementing business models that ensure garments are used for longer durations.
Additionally, clothes must be designed for circularity, allowing them to be remade into new products. Finally, all clothing production should prioritize safe and renewable materials.
Fashion, a daily necessity and form of self-expression, is currently wasteful and polluting. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's "Make Fashion Circular" initiative aims to transform this by fostering a sustainable textiles economy.
This initiative drives collaboration among industry leaders to ensure clothes are made from safe, renewable materials. It promotes new business models to increase garment use and facilitates turning old clothes into new. This circular economy benefits business, society, and the environment.
Learn more about the initiative at Make Fashion Circular. Animation produced by Beakus.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity launched in 2010 by sailor Ellen MacArthur, is a global thought leader accelerating the circular economy. Through business, learning, and insight, it influences decision-makers across sectors.
The 2018 Summit in London featured speakers like Azeem Azhar, discussing new rules for technology and how digital innovations reshape our economy. Explore more at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. Subscribe to our YouTube channels: Main and DIF. Engage by liking, sharing, and commenting. Follow us online: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium.
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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/.
