This episode explores the critical minerals challenge and how circular economy strategies can secure their supply. Essential for renewable energy products like EV batteries and wind turbines,

This episode explores the critical minerals challenge and how circular economy strategies can secure their supply. Essential for renewable energy products like EV batteries and wind turbines, these minerals face increasing demand. As e-waste grows and early renewable tech reaches end-of-life, a circular approach offers a vital opportunity to build a sustainable system. Find out more about critical minerals.

Join us in Episode 189 of our "Circling Back" series. We revisit insights from Ke Wang (World Resources Institute) on the circular economy's role in the energy transition, driven by economics and competitiveness. This conversation originally featured in Episode 174: Material security in a circular economy.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, champions the circular economy model, which eliminates waste, circulates materials, and regenerates nature. Learn more about our work.

Uruguay's experience highlights that a circular economy transition requires a new policy framework and government support, beyond private sector will. This session addressed how to foster national

Uruguay's experience highlights that a circular economy transition requires a new policy framework and government support, beyond private sector will. This session addressed how to foster national collaboration, fund innovations, and convince stakeholders. Speakers included Manuel Albaladejo (UNIDO) and Paula Cobas (National Development Agency of Uruguay).

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Welcome to The Circular Economy Show Podcast. Join the Ellen MacArthur Foundation team weekly as we explore innovations addressing climate change, waste, pollution, and biodiversity

Welcome to The Circular Economy Show Podcast. Join the Ellen MacArthur Foundation team weekly as we explore innovations addressing climate change, waste, pollution, and biodiversity loss.

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Join members of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation team for a live conversation exploring the circular economy. This compelling concept presents a clear business case for redesigning everyday products

Join members of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation team for a live conversation exploring the circular economy. This compelling concept presents a clear business case for redesigning everyday products and establishing fundamentally new operating models for businesses.

The discussion will delve into critical questions: How does the circular economy differentiate from sustainability or advanced recycling? Is its primary focus on efficiency or effectiveness, and does that distinction matter? Should it be implemented as a top-down or bottom-up approach?

This broadcast features Seb Egerton-Read, Stella Chavin, Sarah O'Carroll, and Laura Franco Henao, who will discuss the underlying values and relevant topics of the circular economy.

The circular economy is rapidly becoming a reality across diverse sectors. In this episode, Seb discusses four key stories: rethinking product design for tech like iPhones, boosting global copper

The circular economy is rapidly becoming a reality across diverse sectors. In this episode, Seb discusses four key stories: rethinking product design for tech like iPhones, boosting global copper recycling rates, consumers' growing attention to eco-friendly ads, and a major brand implementing digital product passports for clothing.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity promoting a circular economy that eliminates waste and regenerates nature, invites you to explore these topics further and engage with their work. Find more resources and connect with the Foundation:

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Blockchain's potential to disrupt financial markets and enable product traceability is a key topic. Jessi Baker, CEO of Provenance, advises businesses to explore this technology now. The 2018

Blockchain's potential to disrupt financial markets and enable product traceability is a key topic. Jessi Baker, CEO of Provenance, advises businesses to explore this technology now. The 2018 Summit in London highlighted how digital innovations are reshaping our economy.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity founded in 2010, leads the global transition to a circular economy. Through business, learning, and insight, it influences decision-makers across business, government, and academia.

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Explore the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's new online resource suite: "Circular Economy in Cities."

This platform offers key insights, guidance on utilizing its modules, and concrete examples

Explore the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's new online resource suite: "Circular Economy in Cities."

This platform offers key insights, guidance on utilizing its modules, and concrete examples of cities worldwide successfully implementing circular economy principles.

In this episode of the Circular Economy Show, Catherine Conway, Director and Reuse Lead at GoUnpackaged, discusses the Refill Coalition's goals, the critical role of design in reusable packaging,

In this episode of the Circular Economy Show, Catherine Conway, Director and Reuse Lead at GoUnpackaged, discusses the Refill Coalition's goals, the critical role of design in reusable packaging, and how to scale these solutions for a more circular future.

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