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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.

Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Curated by earthsayer

November 09, 2026

What happens after you return your phone? The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s report, β€˜Missing signal: Unlocking a circular economy for mobile phones in North America,’ reveals that up to 96% of critical minerals in North American phones are either exported or end up in landfills. Authors Sean Jones and Xain Storey discuss the breakdown in the supply chain and the necessary design, repair, and policy changes needed, especially as demand for minerals like copper and cobalt rises due to AI.

For more insights, listen to the full episode. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is dedicated to promoting a circular economy to address climate change and pollution. Subscribe for more videos: YouTube. Learn more about our work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org.


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