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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

July 06, 2026

This month features three significant circular economy stories. The World Economic Forum (WEF) reframes EV battery recycling as an industrial opportunity, not a waste challenge, projecting a $200 billion market for recycled critical minerals by 2050.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation addresses the previously ignored policy agenda for bio-based materials like wood and natural fibers, advocating for their integration into a circular economy. Additionally, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and development banks estimate 121 to 142 million circular economy jobs, with nearly half in repair and maintenance, and over half in the informal sector.

Further insights cover Scotland's material flows, Europe's critical mineral loss in waste streams, fashion resale and repair policies, and challenges in flexible packaging.


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