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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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What’s next for the plastics industry?
March 02, 2026

Businesses have made progress on plastic pollution, but individual efforts face systemic obstacles. To overcome these, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) launched the "2030 Plastics Agenda for Business," uniting companies to drive scaled implementation through business and policy actions.

The Agenda's plan and priority actions are explored in a recent episode of the Circular Economy Show. The EMF, an international charity, is dedicated to accelerating the transition to a circular economy, addressing critical global challenges like climate change, waste, and pollution.

Discover more about the Foundation's work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org and subscribe for insightful videos on their YouTube channel.