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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.

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β€˜Waiting isn't an option': the role of retail in future-proofing our food system
June 02, 2025

Transforming the food system requires retailers to embrace practices that enable nature to thrive. This episode explores how leading retailers worldwide are adopting circular design for food, navigating challenges along the way. Guests Helly McAlister (Fortnum & Mason) and Susy Yoshimura (Grupo Carrefour Brazil), from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Big Food Redesign Challenge, share insights on strategic investment, cultivating customer demand, cross-team collaboration, and scaling initiatives.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an international charity promoting a circular economy that eliminates waste, circulates materials, and regenerates nature. Discover more about their work and the Big Food Redesign Challenge products below.

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