Amplifying the voices of people who care about life on Earth
hamburger menu hamburger menu

Special Collections:
The Circular Economy

The Circular Economy
Reshaping the future of fashion #shorts

Patrick McDowell is at the forefront of transforming fashion by integrating circular principles. Discover the origins of their passion and the first design that shaped their path in this video.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an international charity promoting the circular economy—a system designed to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature.

Subscribe for more insights: Ellen MacArthur Foundation YouTube. Learn more and connect with us: ellenmacarthurfoundation.org | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn.

New season coming up

Tune in for a new season of the Circular Economy Show! New episodes are released every Tuesday. Subscribe now to ensure you never miss an update.

Find the Circular Economy Show on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or your preferred podcast platform.

Patrick McDowell's evolution as a circular designer #shorts

Watch Patrick share their captivating journey, offering insights into their creative process and the inspiration behind their commitment to circularity.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an international charity promoting the circular economy—a system designed to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products, and regenerate nature.

Learn more about our work and the circular economy. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, visit our website, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Feeding the Future

In this video, generational farmer Fred Price shares Gothelney Farm's transition from industrial farming to a regenerative system.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an international charity promoting a circular economy. This design-driven approach eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos. Explore our work at the website. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Regenerate Nature #shorts

To shift from a linear 'take-make-waste' economy to a circular design, we must support natural processes and allow nature to thrive. Our focus should move beyond simply doing less harm to actively improving the environment.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, promotes the circular economy. This design-driven model eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature. Thank you for watching.

For more insights, subscribe to our YouTube channel. Discover our work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Redesigning food systems for nature to thrive

This episode of our award-nominated 'Redesigning Food' series explores a circular food economy, meeting innovators and discussing its scalability to feed a growing population. Learn more about the Big Food Redesign Challenge, now in its production phase, where participants are developing products for market with retail partners.

Catch up on the full Redesigning Food Series, shortlisted for Best Limited Series at the Lovie Awards 2023. If you're passionate about a circular economy, please leave a review on Spotify to help us reach a wider audience.

2. Circulate products and materials

The circular economy ensures materials stay in use, eliminating waste and pollution. This design-driven approach keeps finite resources within the economy, safely returns biodegradable materials to nature, and regenerates natural systems.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, develops and promotes this concept. For more insightful videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel. Explore our work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org and connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Circulate products and materials #shorts

The circular economy ensures materials stay in use, eliminating waste and pollution while regenerating nature. This approach keeps finite resources within the economy and safely returns biodegradable materials to the earth.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, develops and promotes this vital concept. Learn more about our work and follow us online: Website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

Lily Cole & Ellen MacArthur: why we need optimism to shift mindsets

This episode explores how optimism and creativity can drive the transition to a circular economy. Model, actress, and activist Lily Cole joins Ellen MacArthur and Emma Chow to discuss her journey from fashion to environmental advocacy.

They examine progress towards a circular economy, emphasizing collaborative efforts among businesses, citizens, and policymakers. The discussion delves into the possibilities and challenges of this global shift.

Tune in to the Circular Economy Show for this insightful conversation.

Eliminate Waste and Pollution #shorts

Our current economy operates on a "take-make-waste" model, extracting raw materials, producing goods, and then discarding them. A circular economy offers a sustainable alternative, redesigning systems for the benefit of people, nature, and businesses.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, champions this circular economy. Driven by design, it aims to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature.

Thank you for watching. For more insights, subscribe to The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's YouTube channel, explore their work on their website, and follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Rental, resale, and repair #shorts

A circular business model prioritizes renting, reusing, and repairing existing items over producing new ones. Discover how ACS Clothing successfully integrates these models in our video.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, promotes the circular economy: a system designed to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature. Find more insightful videos on our YouTube channel and learn more at our website. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

1. Eliminate Waste and Pollution

Our current "take-make-waste" economy depletes resources and generates pollution. A circular economy offers a sustainable alternative, redesigning systems for people, nature, and businesses to thrive by eliminating waste and pollution.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, champions this circular model. Driven by design, it aims to eliminate waste, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature.

Learn more about our work and subscribe for insightful videos: Subscribe to The Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Find us online: ellenmacarthurfoundation.org | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn.

Repairing our belongings: applying circular design

This episode explores designing products for longevity through repair, shifting focus from disposable items. We delve into the potential for third-party repairs to flourish, advocating for repair to play a greater role in our economy.

Join us to hear from Conny Bakker, Professor of Design Methodology for Sustainability and Circular Economy at TU Delft, and Sojo’s co-founder Josephine Phillips. Both experts champion repair as a vital component of our economy.

Support our mission to engage more people in the circular economy by leaving a review or comment on Spotify.

ACS Clothing: Rental, resale and repair

A circular business model prioritizes the rental, reuse, and repair of existing items over new production. Watch the full video to see how ACS Clothing integrates these principles.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, develops and promotes the circular economy – a system designed to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature.

Discover more about our work and follow us: Subscribe on YouTube | Our Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

The power of biomaterials: 3 regenerative design solutions

This episode explores how to transition to an economic system that regenerates nature. We feature three companies developing materials that work in harmony with our environment, examining how their innovations can be scaled.

Materiom co-founder Liz Corbin discussed this topic with fellow co-founder Alysia Garmulewicz, Julia Marsh (Sway), and Ehab Sayed (Biohm) at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Innovation Day in 2022.

Your feedback helps us reach a wider audience interested in the circular economy. Please leave a review!

Julie Hjort: Designing for a circular transition

Julie Hjort envisions an irresistible circular society, emphasizing how design shapes our world. Her vision highlights using imagination to create a future where design eliminates waste and pollution.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, champions the circular economy. This design-driven approach eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

Discover more about the Foundation's work: visit their website at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org, subscribe to their YouTube channel here, and follow them on Instagram @EllenMacArthurFoundation, Facebook Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Twitter @circulareconomy, and LinkedIn Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

Regenerative fashion: embracing a system shift for designers

This week's episode explores the third circular economy principle, 'regenerating nature,' focusing on its application in fashion. Josie Warden, former Head of Regenerative Design at the RSA, discusses how circular design fosters a fashion industry in harmony with nature.

Discover more about The RSA and their impactful work.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on your preferred podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach a wider audience interested in the circular economy.

The real impact of EPR for textiles

The European Commission is proposing mandatory, harmonized Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) across the textiles industry, offering significant economic and environmental benefits. Watch Valérie Boiten from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Danielle Kent from the Australian Fashion Council discuss how Australia implements EPR in fashion.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an international charity dedicated to developing and promoting a circular economy. This model, driven by design, aims to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature.

Subscribe for more insightful videos on the circular economy: Ellen MacArthur Foundation YouTube. Find out more about our work and connect with us online: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn.

Christiana Figueres and Ellen MacArthur: Closing the loop to fight climate change

In this "Circling Back" episode, Christiana Figueres and Ellen MacArthur discuss how circular thinking addresses climate change, supports decarbonization, and fosters optimism for solutions.

If you appreciate insightful conversations, please leave us a review to help spread positive change.

For more on the latest COP, read our Climate Lead Miranda Schnitger's editorial on COP28 key takeaways: COP28: Key takeaways

New Series: Circling Back

Welcome back to the Circular Economy Show! Our first series of the year revisits exciting conversations with leading thinkers in technology, fashion, material design, and climate.

Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes. Subscribe to the Circular Economy Show to ensure you never miss one.

If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a review. Your support helps accelerate the transition to a circular economy.

EarthSayers are a beacon of hope for our planet. By amplifying the voices of those who care deeply about life on Earth, it empowers individuals and communities to take meaningful action”
— Dr. Elena Rivera
Environmental Scientist and Advocate
 

What EarthSayers stands for

Discover Diverse Voices on EarthSayers

Unlike algorithm-driven platforms that push you into a content bubble, we ensure you hear a variety of perspectives from scientists, activists, Indigenous leaders, business innovators, and everyday citizens working toward sustainability.

 

Learn Why We Care

EarthSayers CINEMA

Watch, learn and lead—sustainability starts with you.

The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection

“The Thinking Game” is the inside story of DeepMind's groundbreaking AI research, culminating in the Nobel Prize-winning AlphaFold breakthrough. Filmed over five years by the award-winning team behind "AlphaGo," this documentary explores co-founder Demis Hassabis's lifelong pursuit of artificial general intelligence and the rigorous scientific journey from mastering strategy games to solving the 50-year-old protein folding problem.

Following its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival, "The Thinking Game" is now available to watch for free. For those interested in hosting a screening for a classroom, community, or workplace, visit: rocofilms.com/films/the-thinking-game/.

 

EarthSayers Cinema on LinkedIn

The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection