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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 for plastic packaging in action: Algramo
October 23, 2019

Algramo scales reusable packaging globally. With over 2,000 convenience stores and 80%+ reuse rates, it attracts brands like Unilever and Nestle. They co-develop technology, such as Packaging as a Wallet (PaaW) for IoT vending machines, enabling Unilever to sell detergent 30% cheaper. Algramo is also developing a flagship store and electric tricycle fleet.

Launched in 2010 by sailor Ellen MacArthur, the UK's Ellen MacArthur Foundation accelerates the transition to a circular economy. As a global thought leader, it influences business, government, and academia, supported by various partners.

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