Converting 20% of global disposable plastic packaging into reuse models presents a USD10 billion business opportunity. This benefits customers and is vital for eliminating plastic pollution. All

Converting 20% of global disposable plastic packaging into reuse models presents a USD10 billion business opportunity. This benefits customers and is vital for eliminating plastic pollution. All stakeholders must collaborate to create new consumption, production, and distribution models, tackling the plastics waste crisis at its source.

This DIF session will delve into the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's new book, 'Reuse: Rethinking packaging.' We will showcase diverse reuse models beyond traditional shopping bags, discuss their benefits, and feature conversations with three innovators implementing groundbreaking reuse solutions.

Explore the circular economy, a fundamentally different approach to design, manufacturing, and operations. Four experts from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation will present various ways to introduce

Explore the circular economy, a fundamentally different approach to design, manufacturing, and operations. Four experts from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation will present various ways to introduce this concept.

They will provide practical examples of the circular economy in action. Attendees are invited to share their own methods for explaining this transformative idea and engage in discussion.

Cities globally are adopting circular economy principles to build thriving, livable, and resilient futures. These principles are integrated into various policies, from planning guidelines and

Cities globally are adopting circular economy principles to build thriving, livable, and resilient futures. These principles are integrated into various policies, from planning guidelines and public procurement to citizen and business awareness campaigns. The aim is to leverage technology for economic development, job creation, and CO2 reduction.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's cities team supports key cities in this transition. A live broadcast will feature representatives from these leading cities, sharing their progress.

In 1987 Arizona, scientists created Biosphere 2, a 3-acre domed facility designed to mimic Earth's living systems without external aid. Early experiments, where crews lived inside, faced oxygen

In 1987 Arizona, scientists created Biosphere 2, a 3-acre domed facility designed to mimic Earth's living systems without external aid. Early experiments, where crews lived inside, faced oxygen loss and food shortages. Despite initial failures, Biosphere 2 now conducts some of the world's largest earth science experiments, offering vital insights into natural systems for global challenges.

We will also speak with participants from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's "From Linear to Circular" program. Forty-four young professionals and students recently completed a week-long study on the circular economy. Discover their experiences, motivations, and how they will apply their learning to their studies and careers.

Explore the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's new online resource suite: "Circular Economy in Cities."

This platform offers key insights, guidance on utilizing its modules, and concrete examples

Explore the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's new online resource suite: "Circular Economy in Cities."

This platform offers key insights, guidance on utilizing its modules, and concrete examples of cities worldwide successfully implementing circular economy principles.

Fashion, a daily necessity and form of self-expression, is currently wasteful and polluting. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's "Make Fashion Circular" initiative aims to transform this by fostering

Fashion, a daily necessity and form of self-expression, is currently wasteful and polluting. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's "Make Fashion Circular" initiative aims to transform this by fostering a sustainable textiles economy.

This initiative drives collaboration among industry leaders to ensure clothes are made from safe, renewable materials. It promotes new business models to increase garment use and facilitates turning old clothes into new. This circular economy benefits business, society, and the environment.

Learn more about the initiative at Make Fashion Circular. Animation produced by Beakus.

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,

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.

The final Project ReDesign workshop, held at Oxford's Examination Schools on March 25, 2011, challenged students to rethink waste as a materials opportunity. They explored systems-level redesign

The final Project ReDesign workshop, held at Oxford's Examination Schools on March 25, 2011, challenged students to rethink waste as a materials opportunity. They explored systems-level redesign in a world of finite resources and rising energy costs.

Volunteers from the Foundation's Founding Partners – B&Q, BT & CISCO, Renault, and National Grid – provided expert industry support.

Learn more about the circular economy here.

The Circular Economy 100 is a global platform that unites leading companies, emerging innovators, and regions. Its mission is to accelerate the transition to a circular economy over a three-year

The Circular Economy 100 is a global platform that unites leading companies, emerging innovators, and regions. Its mission is to accelerate the transition to a circular economy over a three-year period.

To learn more or apply, contact the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Visit their website: ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/business/ce100.