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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

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How designers can hardwire their skills for a circular economy
September 01, 2025

Waste and pollution are design outcomes, meaning we can design them out. This podcast episode features Joe Iles from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, discussing what circular design truly entails. Explore how it differs from traditional approaches, its creative crossovers, and how designers can shape a better system.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, promotes a circular economy that eliminates waste, circulates products, and regenerates nature through design. Learn more about circular design here and the Foundation's work here.

Subscribe to their YouTube channel here. Follow them on Instagram: @EllenMacArthurFoundation and LinkedIn: Ellen MacArthur Foundation.