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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

July 08, 2025

Building circular business models—renting, repairing, and reselling products—is vital for a sustainable economy. This Circular Economy Show episode features Canadian outdoor company Arc’teryx and its ReBIRD service, demonstrating how businesses can transition from a linear "take, make, waste" system.

Explore how Arc’teryx implements in-store repairs, fostering customer loyalty and product accessibility. The episode delves into strategic decisions and operational hurdles for their circular shift, including participation in the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s [Fashion ReModel](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/the-fashion-remodel/overview).

Learn more about [ReBIRD](https://arcteryx.com/us/en/explore/rebird) and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity promoting a circular economy that eliminates waste, circulates materials, and regenerates nature. Find further insights into their work at [ellenmacarthurfoundation.org](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org).


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