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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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How Open Source is changing the rules of design
September 11, 2019

Technology like 3D printers and CNC routers enables localized mass production. Instead of shipping goods globally, blueprints can be transferred, allowing items to be produced locally using local materials. While this promise isn't new, it's not yet widespread. What will it take to significantly shift towards this local manufacturing model?

UK-based Open Desk is at the forefront of this movement. Discover insights from their years of experience designing workplace furniture, collaborating with a community of designers and makers, and integrating augmented reality into their work.