The food industry significantly drives biodiversity loss and accounts for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. The Big Food Redesign Challenge envisions designing food systems that

The food industry significantly drives biodiversity loss and accounts for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. The Big Food Redesign Challenge envisions designing food systems that regenerate nature rather than harming it.

In a special episode of The Circular Economy Show, guest host Lucy Parker explores how learnings from the Challenge can create a food system better for people, nature, and climate. Featured speakers include Jonquil Hackenberg of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Wendy Schmidt of the [Schmidt Family Foundation](https://tsffoundation.org/) discussing philanthropy, and Michelin-starred chef Douglas McMaster of [Silo](https://www.silolondon.com/) on innovative approaches.

Learn more about the [Big Food Redesign Challenge](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/the-big-food-redesign-challenge/overview?utm_campaign=drumbeat-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=ce_show_podcast&utm_content=&utm_term=) and its participants, or watch the full [episode on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cjJv3LQGD4&list=PLXT_ozykGVakhZv7xI3VVcTPjM51prIi7&index=5).

This episode features Joe Iles, Head of Design Activation at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, who delves into practical circular design. He explains it's not merely about durable products, but

This episode features Joe Iles, Head of Design Activation at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, who delves into practical circular design. He explains it's not merely about durable products, but reflects the complex, interconnected systems of our world. Joe explores why innovative circular design ideas often struggle to scale.

He highlights crucial design competencies for transitioning to a circular model, including systems thinking, prototyping, and collaboration. These skills are essential for moving beyond buzzwords to effective implementation.

Explore related resources: The Circular Design Guide, The Jeans Redesign, The Circular Buildings Toolkit, and From ambition to action: an adaptive strategy for circular design.

The textiles industry's linear "take-make-waste" model has a significant environmental impact. To counter this, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation proposes universal circular economy policy goals. A

The textiles industry's linear "take-make-waste" model has a significant environmental impact. To counter this, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation proposes universal circular economy policy goals. A key objective is to "make the economics work," fostering circular business models (resale, rental, repair) through incentives and regulations to make them the norm.

An April 27th episode explored how policy can enable this transition in fashion and textiles. Experts from the European Commission, European Environment Agency, and Swedish EPA shared perspectives on increasing circular business model adoption.

Watch the full episode, learn more about the Universal Policy Goals, or explore more episodes and our work.

Explore alternative economic thinking with Kate Raworth, author of "Doughnut Economics: 7 ways to think like a 21st century economist." She will discuss how this framework shapes circular economy

Explore alternative economic thinking with Kate Raworth, author of "Doughnut Economics: 7 ways to think like a 21st century economist." She will discuss how this framework shapes circular economy policies and business practices at city level, exemplified by Amsterdam's recent implementation. Countries and cities globally are adopting these strategies to balance people’s wellbeing with planetary boundaries for a thriving economy.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition towards the circular economy. Catch up on previous episodes or learn more about C-19 economic recovery.

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Powered by Restream, this episode explores how design drives systemic change towards a circular economy. Hear from Malin Nordin (Inter IKEA Group) on scaling

Powered by Restream, this episode explores how design drives systemic change towards a circular economy. Hear from Malin Nordin (Inter IKEA Group) on scaling circular design for affordable, quality furniture, challenging the perception that 'affordable' means cheap. We also feature Emily Pilloton (Girls Garage) discussing inclusive design, economic development, and community empowerment.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. Catch previous episodes and learn more about C-19 economic recovery on their website. Find further information about their work and connect online via Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.