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The Circular Economy
Ellen MacArthur - Momentum building towards the circular economy, 2018 Summit

At the 2018 Summit, Ellen MacArthur discussed the New Plastics Economy initiative's progress. It grew from 10 CEOs to 10% of the global market committing to 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable plastic packaging by 2025. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the circular economy.

As a global thought leader, the Foundation invites you to explore its work, including the DIF collection. Find more at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and follow us online: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Medium. Your feedback is welcome.

Tomas Diez and Antoinette Guhl - Disruptive realities in cities, 2018 Summit

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Ashima Sukhdev, joined by Tomas Diez (Fab Lab) and Antoinette Guhl (Deputy Mayor of Paris), recently discussed disruptive realities and innovation in cities. The Foundation, a UK charity launched in 2010 by Ellen MacArthur, is a global thought leader accelerating the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, and communications.

For more information, visit our website. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and explore the DIF collection of films on disruptive ideas via DIF Youtube. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Medium.

Mr Yang Chun Ping - Circular economy in China

Launched in 2010 by world record-breaking sailor Ellen MacArthur, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) accelerates the transition to a circular economy. Initially, this concept was largely confined to Chinese policy, but China remains a frontrunner in circular innovation. At the 2018 London Summit, EMF's Jocelyn Bleriot interviewed Mr. Yang Chun Ping, China's circular economy director, discussing the country's strategic policies.

As a UK charity, the EMF has become a global thought leader, establishing the circular economy on the agenda of decision-makers across business, government, and academia. Supported by core philanthropic and knowledge partners, the Foundation drives this transition through business, learning, insight, and communications. Learn more about their work and follow them online at [ellenmacarthurfoundation.org](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org).

Marten Kaevats - Digitising Estonia, 2018 Summit

This video features Marten Kaevats, who at the 2018 Summit, shared insights into Estonia's highly digitized public sector. Learn how embracing digital technologies transformed citizen experience in this Eastern European country and discover lessons for other organizations.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, produced this content. Launched in 2010, the Foundation accelerates the transition to a circular economy, establishing it on the agenda of decision-makers globally. Learn more about their work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org.

Additionally, explore the DIF, a collection of films and multimedia sharing disruptive ideas and innovation, at DIF Youtube.

Mariana Mazzucato - How your iPhone got smart and public sector innovation, 2018 Summit

University College London's Mariana Mazzucato challenges the myth that only the private sector drives innovation, highlighting the public sector's critical role in developments like GPS. This perspective underscores the importance of public institutions in fostering positive solutions.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity launched in 2010, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. A global thought leader, it works across business, learning, and insight to place the circular economy on the agenda of decision-makers. Explore more about their work on their website, subscribe to their main YouTube channel, or discover disruptive ideas through the DIF YouTube collection.

Carlota Perez - Techno-economic paradigm shifts, 2018 Summit

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. Launched in 2010 by Ellen MacArthur, the Foundation is a global thought leader, influencing decision-makers. Economist Carlota Perez highlights the current opportunity, halfway through the fifth industrial revolution, to reshape the future for business, people, and the environment.

The 2018 Summit explored big ideas, digital technologies, and disruptive realities. Discover more about our work at www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org and subscribe to our YouTube channel here. For additional disruptive ideas, explore the DIF YouTube channel here.

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Zaid Hassan - The Social Labs Revolution, 2018 Summit

Zaid Hassan's talk challenges traditional economic change, advocating for societal experiments over rigid plans. This perspective aligns with discussions at the 2018 Summit in London, which explored big ideas, digital technologies, and disruptive realities reshaping our economy.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity launched in 2010 by Ellen MacArthur, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. A global thought leader, it places this agenda before decision-makers across business, government, and academia.

Learn more about our work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org and explore the DIF collection of disruptive ideas at DIF Youtube. Subscribe to our channel here and follow us on social media.

2018 Summit X DIF Highlight Reel

The DIF team streamed the Foundation's 2018 Circular Economy Summit on June 21st. This flagship event explored how the digital revolution can make the circular economy a reality, addressing the question: "How do we reinvent today's systems for tomorrow?" The Summit featured a mix of storytelling, conversation, and exhibition.

Watch quick highlights from the stage and studio. Full recordings will be distributed on our YouTube and social media channels, offering further insights into designing future-fit systems.

Ellen Franconi - NewDynamic2 promo

Ellen Franconi from the Rocky Mountain Institute explores integrated energy, mobility, and built environment systems. Her detailed insights are featured in the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's latest publication, "A New Dynamic 2: Effective systems in a circular economy."

Order your copy of the book here. Discover more about the Ellen MacArthur Foundation at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org.

Dirk Helbing - NewDynamic2 promo

Dirk Helbing discusses system design, a theme he explores in a chapter of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's new publication, "A New Dynamic 2: Effective systems in a circular economy." This book offers insights into effective systems for a circular economy.

Order your copy of "A New Dynamic 2" here: tiny.cc/newdynamic2

Learn more about the Ellen MacArthur Foundation: ellenmacarthurfoundation.org

Imagine a Chair

This short animated film, created by Christiane Dorion for the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, introduces children to the circular economy. It explains how products can be designed for endless reuse, mimicking natural cycles and eliminating waste.

The animation is based on Dorion's book, 'How we Make Stuff'.

Download accompanying teaching resources here.

2016 Wild Card Competition

Could you be the next Schmidt MacArthur Fellow?

An exciting opportunity awaits to join the 2016 program. Learn more and apply at: ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/programmes/education/schmidt-macarthur-fellowship

What's in it for your tutor? Schmidt-MacArthur Fellowship

Applications are now open for the 2017 Schmidt MacArthur Fellowship.

Learn more and apply here.

Introduction to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a UK charity dedicated to accelerating the transition towards a circular economy. They achieve this through work in business, learning, insights & analysis, and communications. Discover more about their initiatives at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org.

Connect with the Foundation online: Instagram: @ellenmacarthurfoundation, Facebook: Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and LinkedIn: Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

Introduction to the Circular Economy e-Learning Programme (2018)

Michael Pawyln - NewDynamic2 - promo1

Michael Pawlyn contributes a detailed chapter to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's latest publication, "A New Dynamic 2: Effective systems in a circular economy."

Order your copy of the book here: tiny.cc/newdynamic2

Discover more about the Ellen MacArthur Foundation: ellenmacarthurfoundation.org

Michael Batty - NewDynamic2 - promo2

Discover UCL Professor Michael Batty's fascinating data visualization and his vision for future cities. His insights are featured in a chapter of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's latest publication, "A New Dynamic 2: Effective systems in a circular economy."

Order your copy of the book here: tiny.cc/newdynamic2

Learn more about the Ellen MacArthur Foundation: ellenmacarthurfoundation.org

Ken Webster - NewDynamic2 promo

Ken Webster highlights the significant challenge of establishing the right enabling conditions for a circular economy. He explores this topic, particularly concerning the performance economy, in the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's latest publication: "A New Dynamic 2: Effective systems in a circular economy."

Order your copy of the book here. Find out more about the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

Ron Delia, Amcor - New Plastics Economy Innovation Prize

Amcor CEO Ron Delia supported the New Plastics Economy's $2M Innovation Prize, a 2017 initiative in collaboration with OpenIDEO and NineSigma.

Meet the recently announced winners and track their ongoing progress here: tiny.cc/innovationprize.

New Plastics Economy Animation - Innovation Prize

The $2M New Plastics Economy Innovation Prize challenged designers, entrepreneurs, academics, and scientists to rethink the plastics system and eliminate packaging waste.

Meet the winners and follow their progress throughout 2018 here: tiny.cc/innovationprize.

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The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection

“The Thinking Game” is the inside story of DeepMind's groundbreaking AI research, culminating in the Nobel Prize-winning AlphaFold breakthrough. Filmed over five years by the award-winning team behind "AlphaGo," this documentary explores co-founder Demis Hassabis's lifelong pursuit of artificial general intelligence and the rigorous scientific journey from mastering strategy games to solving the 50-year-old protein folding problem.

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