Cities are vital for advancing the circular economy, unlocking economic, environmental, and social benefits, especially as two-thirds of the global population will live in urban centers by 2050.

Cities are vital for advancing the circular economy, unlocking economic, environmental, and social benefits, especially as two-thirds of the global population will live in urban centers by 2050. Currently, cities face challenges from a "take-make-waste" linear economy. A circular economy offers a critical opportunity to rethink resource use and ensure long-term urban prosperity.

The "Circular Economy in Cities" project focuses on urban systems like buildings, mobility, and products, guiding city governments on implementing circular principles and policies. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, is a global leader accelerating this transition.

Learn more about our work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org and subscribe to our channel: YouTube.

Our thinking, shaped by learning, influences the world. Adopting a circular economy demands a learning journey, new practices, and a significant mindset shift.

The Ellen MacArthur

Our thinking, shaped by learning, influences the world. Adopting a circular economy demands a learning journey, new practices, and a significant mindset shift.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation supports this transition. Our Learning Team works across schools, universities, businesses, and informal settings to foster new mindsets. Tune in to learn more about our work and its impact.

This episode explores how to transition to an economic system that regenerates nature. We feature three companies developing materials that work in harmony with our environment, examining how

This episode explores how to transition to an economic system that regenerates nature. We feature three companies developing materials that work in harmony with our environment, examining how their innovations can be scaled.

Materiom co-founder Liz Corbin discussed this topic with fellow co-founder Alysia Garmulewicz, Julia Marsh (Sway), and Ehab Sayed (Biohm) at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Innovation Day in 2022.

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The 2018 Summit highlighted synthetic biology as a solution to finite resources and increasing global demand. Facing increasing global demand, scientists are now modifying microorganisms like

The 2018 Summit highlighted synthetic biology as a solution to finite resources and increasing global demand. Facing increasing global demand, scientists are now modifying microorganisms like yeast and bacteria into "microscopic factories." This allows them to "grow" a vast range of resources, including milk, meat, and high-performance silk.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, launched in 2010 to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. It works with business, government, and academia to establish this agenda. Learn more at www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org or subscribe to their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAC2otE5_agzHZPnk3mE5w?view_as=subscriber.

Keiran Whitaker's startup, Entocycle, operates the world's first fully automated insect farm in London. Using food waste, it produces sustainable insect animal feed, offering an eco-friendly

Keiran Whitaker's startup, Entocycle, operates the world's first fully automated insect farm in London. Using food waste, it produces sustainable insect animal feed, offering an eco-friendly alternative to soymeal and fishmeal, embodying circular economy principles.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity launched by Ellen MacArthur, accelerates the global transition to a circular economy. A leading voice, the Foundation influences business, government, and academia, supporting innovations like Entocycle and driving disruptive ideas for sustainable solutions.

Learn more at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. Follow them on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Chris Grantham's work at IDEO highlights the shift from designing products to redesigning economic systems for a circular economy. The 2018 Summit in London explored these transformative ideas,

Chris Grantham's work at IDEO highlights the shift from designing products to redesigning economic systems for a circular economy. The 2018 Summit in London explored these transformative ideas, digital technologies, and disruptive realities already shaping business and policy.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity launched in 2010 by world record-breaking sailor Ellen MacArthur, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. As a global thought leader, it engages decision-makers across business, government, and academia. Discover more about their work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org, subscribe to their YouTube channel: EMF YouTube, and explore the Disruptive Innovation Festival (DIF) films at DIF YouTube.

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The circular economy offers a compelling business case for product redesign and new operating models. In a live conversation, members of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation team discussed its

The circular economy offers a compelling business case for product redesign and new operating models. In a live conversation, members of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation team discussed its underlying values and relevant topics.

They explored how the circular economy differs from sustainability or "recycling on steroids," debating whether efficiency or effectiveness matters more, and if a top-down or bottom-up approach is better.

The broadcast featured four experts from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Watch the full discussion here: https://youtu.be/HtOV_tGBHz8.

The DIF explores disruptive ideas, stories, and innovations related to the circular economy. But what exactly is the circular economy, and how does it impact you?

Join the Ellen MacArthur

The DIF explores disruptive ideas, stories, and innovations related to the circular economy. But what exactly is the circular economy, and how does it impact you?

Join the Ellen MacArthur Foundation team for an interactive session delving into the circular economy's fundamentals and underlying value questions. Share your insights on the interactive red pen graphic before, during, and after the session.

Jeannette is dedicated to creating circular systems that eliminate disposable packaging. After nearly a decade researching reusable solutions, she launched reCIRCLE in 2016. This network now

Jeannette is dedicated to creating circular systems that eliminate disposable packaging. After nearly a decade researching reusable solutions, she launched reCIRCLE in 2016. This network now includes almost 1,000 partner restaurants, replacing approximately 50,000 disposable containers daily. With a Master's in environmental technology, Jeannette envisions reusable systems transforming many industries.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity founded in 2010 by Ellen MacArthur, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. A global thought leader, it influences business, government, and academia. Explore their work at [www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org) and connect via social media: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/made2bemadeagain), [Instagram](http://instagram.com/ellenmacarthurfoundation), [Facebook](http://facebook.com/EllenMacArthurFoundation), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ellenmacarthurfoundation), [Twitter](http://twitter.com/circulareconomy), [Medium](http://medium.com/circulatenews).