Join us for a fireside chat with the CEO of Nestlé.

The discussion will focus on the company's packaging transformation journey, covering its vision, key progress, learnings, and future plans.

We hear from three designers, each at a different stage of their professional journey. They offer unique perspectives on the evolving world of design.

Our discussion explores how circular design has profoundly influenced their work and why this sustainable approach has become a significant creative stimulus.

Mariana Mazzucato advocates for a missions-oriented innovation approach.

She asserts this strategy is crucial for government and industry to achieve the transformative scale required for a circular economy.

This exploration focuses on bio-based materials and their critical role in fostering a robust circular economy.

Such an economy is essential for ensuring that our industrial and consumption patterns remain within the ecological boundaries of our planet.

The circular economy, a model focused on minimizing waste and maximizing resource utility, offers a sustainable alternative to traditional linear systems. It emphasizes reuse, repair, and recycling, aiming to keep products and materials in use for as long as possible.

In contemporary America, the integration of circular principles presents both opportunities and significant challenges. While some industries are adopting innovative closed-loop systems, widespread implementation requires substantial shifts in policy, infrastructure, and consumer behavior.

This discussion explores the current landscape of the circular economy within the United States, examining its evolving presence, potential for growth, and the obstacles hindering its broader adoption across various sectors.

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.

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.

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?

Europe's circular economy action plan and Green Deal are central to the COVID-19 recovery efforts.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

This article presents a unique perspective.

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

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.

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.

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.