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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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Reuse and repair: Africa's long tradition of maximising materials
April 01, 2024

Our latest series episode explores reuse and repair, highlighting how African businesses and communities have long maximized material use. This contrasts with the Global North, where these circular economy principles are only now gaining traction.

Despite recent awareness and legislation in the North, African companies offer innovative lessons in applying creative approaches to material usage. Learn more in the full article: Making the Most of Materials