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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 do city leaders need to know to get started with the circular economy?
October 11, 2019

Convincing colleagues and policymakers about new ideas, especially in environmental practice, requires strategic approaches. Luigi Acquaviva successfully turned environmental concepts into action with Italian regional and city policymakers. Similarly, Cheryl McCulloch engaged Glasgow businesses and policymakers on the circular economy, using a "circular city scan" to shift opinions and foster collaboration.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity launched in 2010 by sailor Ellen MacArthur, accelerates the global transition to a circular economy. Through business, learning, insight, and communications, it has become a global thought leader, influencing decision-makers across business, government, and academia. Learn more about their work: www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org.