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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an independent charity with the aim of inspiring a generation to re-think, re-design & build a positive future through the vision of a circular economy. Ellen MacArthur founded the Foundation to better understand how on land too we rely on finite resources in the form of materials, energy and water after her experiences as a world class sailor having sailed over 26,000 miles to become the fastest person to circumnavigate the globe single-handed.

The Circular Economy 100 is a global platform bringing together leading companies, emerging innovators and regions to accelerate the transition to a circular economy over a 1000-day (3 year) period. The Annual Summit was held Wednesday 19 June 2013.

Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Curated by earthsayer

May 27, 2024
As the Director and Reuse Lead at GoUnpackaged, Catherine Conway has become one of the leading voices in the world of return and refill.  In this episode of the Circular Economy Show, Catherine reflects on the goals of the Refill Coalition, the critical role of design in reusable packaging, and how we can scale these solutions for a more circular future. For more information about the UN plastic treaty mentioned in this episode and the role of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in leading it forward, have a look at our resources here (https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/un-plastics-treaty/overview?utm_campaign=plastics-untreaty&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=ce_show_podcast&utm_content=link/plastics&utm_term=DECISIONMAKERS/intermediate). Do you want to know more about the Foundation’s four reuse models (https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/upstream-innovation/reuse?utm_campaign=drumbeat&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=ce_show_podcast&utm_content=link/generic&utm_term=DECISIONMAKERS/intermediate)? Head to our website for more information. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, or leave us a comment on Spotify. Your support helps us to spread the word about the circular economy. And if you have any burning questions for the team at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, drop us a line a podcast@emf.org. 

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