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).

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the circular economy transition. Launched in 2010 by sailor Ellen MacArthur, the Foundation is a global thought leader, supported by partners. Explore their work at [ellenmacarthurfoundation.org](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org) and subscribe to their YouTube channel: [youtube.com/user/made2bemadeagain](https://www.youtube.com/user/made2bemadeagain).

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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.