Ellen MacArthur Foundation

What’s the difference between the circular economy and recycling? Find out more here: https://bit.ly/33kmLJJ  #circulareconomy #upstreaminnovation

To achieve the transition to a circular economy, we need to engage all parts of the system. This is why we work with businesses, international institutions, governments, cities, universities, non-governmental organisations, innovators, and many others.https://bit.ly/3tspE60 

CoreCentric have developed an infrastructure model that captures value from defective and returned products. The company diverts more than 1,000,000 service parts and 400,000 products from the landfill every year. Read more on this case study here:https://bit.ly/3A9FeF3 

It's estimated that more than USD 200 bn worth of recyclable materials go unrecovered annually. AMP’s AI platform uses cameras to scan mixed waste streams and identify the different materials. This allows recycling to be more economically viable.http://ow.ly/wlta50HtCcY 

We're hiring! If you'd like to join our team, working on the transition to a circular economy, then look no further. As a result of our continued growth, we're currently hiring in 9 different roles. To find out more and apply, visit:http://ow.ly/maPx50GXl4I 

In 2021 virgin plastic in packaging peaked after decades of growth among signatories to our #GlobalCommitment progress report. Lily Shepherd, program manager at the foundation spoke to @GreenBiz about how signatories are making progress to their 2025 goalshttp://ow.ly/wZGf50Hs4K8 

Merijn Dols is the Global Director of Open Innovation and #CircularEconomy for Food at @Danone and one of the Foundation’s #CircularDesignLeaders. Learn more about how @merijndols is applying circular design for food in his work: http://ow.ly/VIXU50HrQkY  #CircularDesignNow

The @renewalworkshop works with leading brands in the fashion industry to help them capture value from their unsellable inventory and give used products a longer life. Discover more circular examples on our website: https://bit.ly/3tbbyFZ  #circulareconomy #makefashioncircular

A circular economy is based on three principles, all driven by design: • Eliminate waste and pollution • Circulate products and materials • Regenerate nature Find out more:http://ow.ly/Vszp50HpKk2 

Food can be redesigned to be #nature-positive, addressing climate change and #biodiversity loss. The Foundation’s food and design teams spoke with @DaniNierenberg on the Food Talk podcast to discuss how businesses can make nature-positive food a reality.http://ow.ly/kuG850Hppck 

Ecovative make compostable packaging products made from mycelium. Ecovative’s environmentally friendly packaging protects like polystyrene packaging but doesn’t contribute to the 8 millions tonnes of plastic that enter our oceans every year. Read more:http://ow.ly/TUc550HovQs 

Plastic pollution doesn’t stop at borders. It's a global challenge that needs a coordinated global response. Governments have an opportunity to negotiate a treaty for a #circulareconomy for plastics, when they meet at the UN Environment Assembly in Feb.https://lnkd.in/gJpihcTP 

How can circular principles be applied to different parts of the economy? From food to fashion, plastics to artificial intelligence, our learning pathways explore the potential of a circular economy in depth. Dive into our learning paths here:http://ow.ly/Vk6O50HoliL 

Explore our circular design learning path, examining the four-stage circular design process and highlighting six strategies for incorporating the principles of the circular economy into your designs here:http://ow.ly/2pp050HnJsN