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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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Ep 157: Inside the world of industrial symbiosis | The origins of the circular economy
August 05, 2024

This episode explores industrial symbiosis, a business concept mirroring nature's symbiosis where multiple species benefit from close living. Here, businesses collaborate to share resources and reduce waste within a local community.

We feature Lisbeth Randers from Kalundborg Industrial Park, a prime example, and Radu Godina (NOVA School of Science and Technology), who highlights its circular economy potential. Hosts Colin and Pippa delve into the financial, environmental, and social benefits, as well as the challenges of this transformative approach.

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