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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

October 15, 2026

Virginia FernΓ‘ndez-Trapa from UN Tourism emphasizes that evidence is key to making circularity an investable asset. While data exists for food waste, more information is needed for plastics and textiles.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is dedicated to accelerating the transition to a circular economy to address major challenges like climate change and pollution. Subscribe for more insights: YouTube. Learn more about our work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org and follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.


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