The E
llen 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 fou
nded 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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Carlos Tavares, COO of Renault, spoke at the Circular Economy 100 Annual Summit. He discussed how the Circular Economy drives breakthroughs, including recycling, and addressed its benefits, challenges, and impact on consumption. The Circular Economy 100 is a global platform uniting companies, innovators, and regions to accelerate the transition to a circular economy over a three-year period. Its Annual Summit was held on June 19, 2013. EarthSayer Carlos Tavares |