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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation welcomes you to The Circular Economy Show, a podcast about a new way to design, make, and use things, and how we can build an economy that's fit for the 21st century.
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Welcome to ‘A Moment of Change’, where we tackle the greatest challenge of our time: transforming our economy from profit to purpose. Join us for thought-provoking conversations with key figures at the forefront of driving systemic change. From seasoned experts to visionary entrepreneurs, each guest brings a unique perspective and invaluable insights to the table. ‘A Moment of Change’ is brought to you by On Purpose. Listen now and be part of the movement shaping a better future for all! Sub ...
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Green is the New Finance is a podcast from the Green Finance Institute showcasing leading thinking on how to mobilise capital towards a greener, more inclusive and resilient global economy. Hosted by Helen Avery and Ryan Jude, global leaders from within the finance sector or policy environment share their ideas on how to advance green and sustainable finance.
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Shaping the future with the performance economy | The origins of the circular economy
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At the heart of the circular economy is the need to retain the value of goods and materials, so that we can slow down the use of the Earth’s resources. Selling performance instead of products could be a way to achieve this. In this season’s finale, we’ll discuss this and other insights from Walter Stahel, author of The Performance Economy. Join us …
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Inside the world of industrial symbiosis | The origins of the circular economy
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In nature, symbiosis refers to two or more species benefiting from living closely together. In this episode, we explore how the same thing can happen in business, through something called industrial symbiosis. We’re joined by Lisbeth Randers from Kalundborg Industrial Park, one of the best-known examples of industrial symbiosis. Plus, Radu Godina, …
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Applying regenerative design to everyday life | The origins of the circular economy
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In today’s episode, we’re placing nature in the centre of the conversation. Joined by Sean Quinn, Director of Regenerative Design at HOK, we’re exploring the role of regenerative design in creating infrastructures that are in harmony with our communities and the planet. Notes: In today’s episode, we’re placing nature in the centre of the conversati…
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Are cradle to cradle & the circular economy the same thing? | The origins of the circular economy
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Are Cradle to Cradle and the Circular Economy essentially the same thing? In this episode off our Origins season, we’ll explore the key differences and similarities between the two system change solutions. Join us as we sit down with Katja Hansen, Circular Economy & Cradle to Cradle expert, to explore nuances between the two systems, their relation…
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Biomimicry's role in transforming industries | The origins of the circular economy
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Where did the concept of the circular economy come from? In our new season “Origins: The ideas shaping the circular economy”, we dig into the different ideas that have inspired the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s concept of a circular economy. In this season premier, we'll learn more about biomimicry, the practice of looking to nature for solutions to…
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New season - Origins: The ideas shaping the circular economy
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Get ready for the launch of our new season on The Circular Economy Show! Join us as we dig into the different ideas that have inspired the circular economy. Over five episodes, we'll explore the origins of this movement through the schools of thought that influenced its creation: Biomimicry, Cradle to Cradle, Regenerative Design, Industrial Symbios…
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Regenerating natural ecosystems with Microsoft
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How can a company as large as Microsoft help to regenerate nature? In this episode, we discuss how the organisation is designing its rapidly-growing number of data centres to become sanctuaries of biodiversity with Kaitlin Chuzi, Microsoft’s Director of Biomimicry and Advanced Ecosystems, and Alessandra Pistoia, Microsoft’s Circular Economy Lead. W…
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Pushing the boundaries of EPR policy for textiles
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Around the world, more than 80% of textiles leak out of the system when they are discarded. We need a new approach: a circular economy for textiles. A key part of this solution is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Mandatory, fee-based EPR policy places responsibility on producers with regard to the collection, sorting and recirculation of the…
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Answering the big questions: An Ellen MacArthur Foundation round table
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As the circular economy gains momentum, we’re often faced with questions about how it could or should work. In this episode, some of the team from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation answer these frequently asked questions. Host Pippa is joined by the Foundation’s Institutions Lead, Sarah O’Carroll, and Content Lead, Seb Read to discuss topics including…
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Creating nature-positive nutrition from cacti with Dunia Bora
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Dunia Bora means a better world, and that’s what Vincent Muhoro, Dunia Bora’s Founder, is aiming to achieve with his nutritious cactus juice drinks and cookies. Vincent joins us in this episode of the Circular Economy Show to explain how creating nature-positive nutrition from the cactus plant is helping to tackle the devastating effects of climate…
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Scaling refill and return with GoUnpackaged
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As the Director and Reuse Lead at GoUnpackaged, Catherine Conway has become one of the leading voices in the world of return and refill. In this episode of the Circular Economy Show, Catherine reflects on the goals of the Refill Coalition, the critical role of design in reusable packaging, and how we can scale these solutions for a more circular fu…
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A Moment of Change is a podcast created by On Purpose London Associates, participants of On Purpose’s Associate Programme. For Series 4, the team is looking at an area they’re really passionate about: the circular economy. They’ll be talking to inspiring people and organisations, who share with us ‘Stories of Hope’; stories of their work in the cir…
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Scaling supply chains in the circular economy with Deborah Dull
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Deborah Dull is the supply chain super hero we’ve been waiting for. As co-founder of the Circular Supply Chain Network, she brings together supply chain professionals to discuss the circular economy in their work. In this episode, she shares what supply chains in a circular economy could actually look like. From the importance of optimising repair …
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Scaling product-as-service with Stena Consulting
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Circular economy business models have been around for a long time, but we're not seeing the promised gold rush of new product-as-a-service models taking over the marketplace - even where the economic and environmental rationale appears super clear. In today’s episode of the Circular Economy Show, we explore the subject of scaling product-as-service…
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Circulating Products & Materials with United Repair Centre
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A Moment of Change is a podcast created by On Purpose London Associates, participants of On Purpose’s Associate Programme. For Series 4, the team is looking at an area they’re really passionate about: the circular economy. They’ll be talking to inspiring people and organisations, who share with us ‘Stories of Hope’; stories of their work in the cir…
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Eurovision in Malmö: How events can accelerate the circular economy
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From decorations to infrastructure, food and local business connections, there’s a lot to think about when hosting an event the size of the Eurovision Song Contest. There are also lots of opportunities to make a circular impact with it. In today’s episode of the Circular Economy Show, we travel to Malmö, the city hosting the 2024 Eurovision Song Co…
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How can the circular economy help us tackle climate change?
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Welcome back to The Circular Economy Show! In our new season premiere, we’re diving into the crucial intersection of climate change and the circular economy. Join us as we sit down with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Climate Lead, Miranda Schnitger, to find out how the circular economy can help meet climate targets, why it needed to be noted in t…
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Eliminating waste & pollution with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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A Moment of Change is a podcast created by On Purpose London Associates, participants of On Purpose’s Associate Programme. For Series 4, the team is looking at an area they’re really passionate about: the circular economy. They’ll be talking to inspiring people and organisations, who share with us ‘Stories of Hope’; stories of their work in the cir…
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Join us for a new season of the Circular Economy Show! New episodes drop every Tuesday, so make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode. Just search for the Circular Economy Show on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.By Pippa Shawley
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Reuse and repair: Africa’s long tradition of maximising materials
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In the last episode of our series sharing some of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's most popular articles, we explore the world of reuse and repair. Travelling to the African continent, we find out how people and businesses have been embracing strategies to maximize material use for a long time Reuse and repair are critical aspects of a circular eco…
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The psychology of ownership in the circular economy
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In part two of our series sharing some of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's most popular articles, we dig deep into the psychology behind why we like to own things. We’ll also explore the alternatives that the circular economy offers. Read the article hereBy Pippa Shawley, Emily Scadgell, Seb Egerton-read, Lou Waldegrave, Finley Phillips
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How the circular economy helps us stay within planetary boundaries
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In our new three-part series, we’re sharing three of the most popular articles written by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s editorial team. In today’s episode, we explore how a circular economy can keep us stay within the nine planetary boundaries set out by the Stockholm Resilience Centre, such as climate change, novel entities (otherwise known as …
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Designing for the customer: Fashion lessons from Zimbabwe with Rudo Nondo
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In this episode, we hear from Rudo Nondo, a creative design practitioner and the acting Managing Director of Fashion Revolution. She tells us how her upbringing in Zimbabwe has shaped her clothing philosophy and explains why she’s passionate about circular design for fashion. Learn more about Rudo Nondo in the Foundation’s Fashion Book Watch our Ci…
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Redesigning food systems for nature to thrive
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Is there a better way to produce our food? Today, we circle back to one episode of our award-nominated Redesigning Food series in this episode. We’ll rediscover what a circular economy for food would look like, meet the people working to make it happen, and we’ll look at how it can be scaled to feed a growing population. Find out more about the Big…
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Lily Cole & Ellen MacArthur: why we need optimism to shift mindsets
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How can optimism and creativity help us transition to a circular economy? In this episode, model, actress and activist, Lily Cole joins Ellen MacArthur and Emma Chow to discuss her journey from fashion model to environmental activist. They discuss progress towards a circular economy, emphasising collaborative efforts among businesses, citizens, and…
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Repairing our belongings: applying circular design
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What if we could design our belongings to elongate their useful life? In this episode, we delve into the world of repair, shifting the focus from disposable products to ones that are designed to be repaired. Join us as we explore the potential for third-party repairs to flourish. Hear from Conny Bakker, Professor of Design Methodology for Sustainab…
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The power of biomaterials: 3 regenerative design solutions
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How do we shift today’s economic system to one that helps to regenerate nature? In this episode, we’ll meet three companies developing materials that work in harmony with our environment and learn how such innovations can be scaled. Co-founder of Materiom, Liz Corbin, spoke to her fellow co-founders Alysia Garmulewicz, Julia Marsh from Sway and Eha…
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