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The Ellen 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 founded 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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Why should retailers embrace the circular economy? | Conversations from Climate Week New York
November 17, 2025

Recorded live at Climate Week New York, this episode explores why retailers must embrace the circular economy for food. With global food systems contributing a third of greenhouse gas emissions and facing supply chain shocks, guests from Visa, PepsiCo, and the National Retail Federation discuss making circularity more convenient and investing in shared solutions to scale this vital transition.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, accelerates the shift to a circular economy to tackle climate change, waste, and biodiversity loss. Learn more about retail and the circular economy, or sign up for our North America newsletter. Subscribe for more insights and visit our website or follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.