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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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Back Market: A thriving circular start-up for refurbished tech
November 07, 2023

Startups play a vital role in the circular economy. A prime example is Back Market, a global marketplace for refurbished tech, which has become one of France's most successful startup unicorns.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, develops and promotes the circular economy. This model, driven by design, aims to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature.

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