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Circular economy: an innovation mission approach

Mariana Mazzucato advocates for a missions-oriented innovation approach.

She asserts this strategy is crucial for government and industry to achieve the transformative scale required for a circular economy.

Exploring the role of bio-based materials in a circular economy

This exploration focuses on bio-based materials and their critical role in fostering a robust circular economy.

Such an economy is essential for ensuring that our industrial and consumption patterns remain within the ecological boundaries of our planet.

The Big Idea: Transitioning to a Circular Economy | Summit 2020 Opening Session

Discussions highlighted the circular economy's critical role in achieving a resilient post-Covid recovery, emphasizing the need for strong leadership from government and business. Speakers included Ellen MacArthur, Foundation CEO Andrew Morlet, Unilever CEO Alan Jope, Solvay CEO Ilham Kadri, and COP26 High-Level Champion Nigel Topping.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, is dedicated to accelerating the transition to a circular economy. Discover more about our initiatives at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org and connect with us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

What it will take to transform the economy? Alan Kay

Achieving a circular economy demands a monumental transformation. Alan Kay underscores this challenge, drawing parallels to historic moments of radical change to illustrate the vast scale and scope of action required.

This critical initiative is sponsored by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

Circular economy and the path to a low-carbon world

Climate change is widely recognized as the world's greatest market failure, posing an urgent global challenge. Addressing its profound impacts requires innovative and systemic solutions.

A critical question arises: can the principles of a circular economy offer a viable framework to mitigate this crisis, fostering sustainability and resilience for the future?

The Green Deal, future of Europe's economy?

Europe's circular economy action plan and Green Deal are central to the COVID-19 recovery efforts.

The circular economy: a new narrative for the creative industries

Historically, advertising, marketing, and design have been powerful tools supporting a "take, make, waste" economy.

Moving forward, the creative sector faces a critical opportunity. What role can these industries play in tackling complex global challenges?

Circular economy for the next generation

During lockdown, young people engaged with the concept of the circular economy through a recent webinar series.

This initiative provided teenagers with an opportunity to learn about sustainable practices. Three participants now share their experiences and insights gained from the program.

The personal and professional rewards of circular design - an innovator's perspective

Three designers, representing various career stages, share insights into how circular design has shaped their professional journeys.

They discuss the profound influence of this approach on their work and explain why it has served as a significant creative stimulus.

The personal and professional rewards of circular design - a student's perspective

We feature three designers, each at a unique career stage. They share insights into how circular design has shaped their professional journeys.

Discover why this sustainable approach has not only influenced their work but also served as a powerful creative stimulus, fostering innovation and new perspectives.

The Circular Economy is a Blueprint - Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink shares his insights on the circular economy. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates this transition through business, learning, and analysis.

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Circular Economy - Methodology to measure impact - Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink shares his insights on the circular economy. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, drives this transition through business, learning, and analysis.

Explore our work and accelerate the circular economy transition. Visit our website: ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. Connect with us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Environmental funds performance - Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock

Thank you for watching. In this video, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink shares his insights on the circular economy.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a UK charity dedicated to accelerating the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, and analysis. Discover more about our work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org.

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Stories from big business: Microsoft

Discover insights from leaders of the world's largest companies. They are actively developing strategies, launching ambitious targets, and delivering projects to transform their operations.

These stories highlight their journey towards becoming circular businesses, showcasing practical steps and innovative approaches.

Circular economy uptake in Africa

This article presents a unique perspective.

It comes from Kobie Brand, Regional Director of ICLEI Africa.

Setting the scene for a regenerative development: public policies and initiatives in Latin America

Latin America's high urbanization and commodity-dependent economy make it particularly vulnerable to systemic shocks. This highlights the crucial role of governments and international institutions in establishing conditions for regenerative growth and sustainable development.

Momentum is building around a circular economy approach, with countries like Chile and Colombia adopting it for long-term prosperity. This session will explore the rapidly evolving landscape of circular economy policies and initiatives across Latin America.

Scaling the Circular Economy to Build Resilience Across Sectors and Industries | Summit 2020

This video discusses the rapid scaling of circular economy solutions across diverse industries, including plastics, fashion, food, and finance. It has been edited and modified for public access.

Thank you for watching. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition towards a circular economy through business, learning, and insightful analysis.

Discover more about our work on our website. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

A new generation of chemistry to enable a circular economy

Hear from Ilham Kadri, CEO of Solvay.

She will detail the steps Solvay is taking to become a more circular business and help their customers achieve similar sustainability goals.

How do leading financial services firms see the circular economy opportunity?

The circular economy is crucial for addressing climate change and global challenges, while also offering significant opportunities for new growth.

Our report, "Financing the circular economy - Capturing the opportunity," analyzes the rapid growth in circular economy financing and investment across various sectors. It urges financial services firms to collaborate with governments and corporates to seize these opportunities and scale the circular economy.

Season 2 Episode 1: Circular Economy Greatest Hits: Seven of the best examples

This episode highlights seven leading examples of circular economy innovation, spanning food systems, electronics design, and product packaging. You can catch up on previous episodes here.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a UK charity dedicated to accelerating the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, insights, and communications. Thank you for watching.

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The Many Passions of Matteo Lane

Matteo Lane is a multifaceted artist—stand-up comedian, painter, singer, and Broadway performer. In this interview, he shares how these skills intertwine in his creative process, likening art to a tree that branches out in various directions.

We explore his role as Billy Flynn in Broadway’s Chicago, his journey from bar shows to international comedy tours, and the evolution of gay representation in comedy. Lane also discusses his artistic roots at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, his admiration for Maria Callas, and his philosophy of focusing on the journey of creation rather than the end product.

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