Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Empowers innovators to design sustainable, circular solutions across various sectors.

Connects stakeholders to drive circular economy solutions and knowledge sharing.

Inspires the food industry to redesign food systems for sustainability and biodiversity.

Scale circular business models in fashion to reduce waste and enhance resilience.

Guides businesses in adopting circular economy practices to eliminate plastic waste.

Strengthens competitiveness and drives industrial decarbonisation through circular economy principles.

Promotes policies to retain material value and enhance economic resilience.

Empowers cities to implement circular procurement practices for sustainable urban development.

Capabilities that develop policy frameworks, harmonize regulations, and design instruments (EPR, standards, pricing signals) to enable systemic circular transitions at national and supranational levels.

Products: Keep it in use: Retain resource value and unlock economic opportunities, The EU Circular Economy Act: White Paper, 2030 Plastics Agenda for Business

Guidance and frameworks that help cities and local governments adopt circular procurement practices, align market conditions, and unlock local economic opportunities.

Products: Circular Public Procurement Framework for Cities, Ellen MacArthur Foundation Network

Methods, mindsets and sector-specific design guidance to create products, services and systems that prioritize longevity, reuse, reparability and material circularity.

Products: Circular Design Guide, Big Food Redesign Challenge, The Fashion ReModel

Approaches and demonstration projects that help companies adopt and scale revenue-driven circular business models such as resale, rental, repair, and product-as-a-service.

Products: The Fashion ReModel, 2030 Plastics Agenda for Business, Big Food Redesign Challenge, Ellen MacArthur Foundation Network

Initiatives that enable markets for recovered materials, set waste/resource definitions and data systems, and support infrastructure and standards to keep materials circulating and retain value.

Products: Keep it in use: Retain resource value and unlock economic opportunities, The EU Circular Economy Act: White Paper, 2030 Plastics Agenda for Business, The Fashion ReModel

Circular Design Guide

An action-oriented toolkit that provides methods, mindsets and thought starters to help innovators design circular products, services and systems.

• Learn Circular Concepts
  Gain foundational knowledge essential for adopting circular design methodologies in various applications.
• Unlock Design Potential
  Enable organizations to effectively integrate circular design principles through targeted strategies.
• Advance Circular Innovation
  Implement actionable strategies for fostering innovation while aligning with circular economy principles.
• Apply Insights Across Sectors
  Utilize tailored insights to drive circular design initiatives relevant to different industries.
• Access Comprehensive Learning
  Explore a range of resources designed to enhance knowledge and skills in circular design.

Ellen MacArthur Foundation Network

The Foundation’s global circular economy network that connects businesses, policymakers, universities and thought leaders to accelerate action and share knowledge.

• Collaborate Globally
  Join a diverse community of global leaders and innovators working toward common goals in the circular economy.
• Advance Policy Initiatives
  Engage in collaborative efforts to influence policy and drive impactful actions toward a sustainable future.
• Gain Insightful Resources
  Utilize a wealth of resources designed to support sustainable practices and inform circular economy strategies.
• Enhance Learning Opportunities
  Access training programs and materials that empower stakeholders to implement circular economy practices effectively.

Big Food Redesign Challenge

A challenge to redesign the food system to allow nature to thrive, created in partnership with the Sustainable Food Trust.

• Redesign Food Systems
  Transforms conventional food production to cultivate systems that benefit the environment.
• Support Regenerative Agriculture
  Encourages practices such as agroecology and diverse crop planting for environmental restoration.
• Collaborate for Impact
  Join forces with trusted organizations to drive systemic change in food production.
• Create Sustainable Products
  Inspires brands to innovate towards products with minimal environmental impact.
• Facilitate Knowledge Transfer
  Shares best practices and lessons learned with a wider audience to enhance global food practices.

The Fashion ReModel

A demonstration project to scale circular business models in fashion, focusing on revenue as a core driver of circularity.

• Extend Product Life
  This feature ensures that fashion products are utilized for longer durations, significantly reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
• Focus On Revenue
  By making revenue a central focus, this approach shows that sustainable practices can be financially viable and scale effectively.
• Support Recycling Processes
  Facilitating the necessary infrastructure aids in efficiently recycling materials, reducing environmental impact.

2030 Plastics Agenda for Business

A business-backed blueprint to make the economics work for a circular plastics economy.

• Proactively Push For Regulations
  This feature focuses on mobilizing collective efforts to ensure that regulations support ambitious and effective environmental initiatives.
• Engage In Teamwork
  Businesses join forces to develop solutions for challenges that cannot be solved independently, facilitating shared growth in the circular economy.
• Focus On Three Key Areas
  The agenda emphasizes collective advocacy, collaborative actions, and individual commitments to create a comprehensive framework for change.
• Drive Internal Change
  Encourages companies to take direct responsibility for their environmental footprint by implementing sustainable practices within their operations.

The EU Circular Economy Act: White Paper

White paper outlining three core policy levers to anchor the EU Circular Economy Act as a core industrial strategy, aiming to harmonize rules for circular solutions across the European market.

• Strengthens Supply Chains
  Enhances long-term value creation by focusing on circular business models.
• Facilitates Cross-Border Trade
  Reduces regulatory barriers for circular economy initiatives across the EU.
• Simplifies Compliance
  Reduces administrative burdens on businesses engaging in circular economy activities.
• Encourages Circular Procurement
  Drives demand for circular economy products through effective pricing strategies.

Keep it in use: Retain resource value and unlock economic opportunities

Policy brief outlining targeted instruments to keep materials circulating and retain value in the economy.

• Encourages Sustainable Design
  EPR schemes create direct financial incentives for manufacturers to design products that are easier to reuse and recycle.
• Facilitates Resource Circulation
  Clear definitions allow for the safe reintroduction of materials into production cycles, enhancing circularity.
• Enhances Material Recovery
  Support for secondary markets ensures that recycled materials are valued, reducing reliance on virgin resources.
• Boosts Local Circular Strategies
  Tailored policies can enhance community engagement and effectiveness in keeping materials in circulation.

Circular Public Procurement Framework for Cities

Toolkit framework to help cities adopt circular procurement and shape market conditions accordingly.

• Adopt Circular Procurement
  Provides necessary tools and processes for cities to transition to circular procurement effectively, ensuring sustainable practices are integrated into purchasing decisions.
• Unlock Systemic Impact
  By aligning policies and market mechanisms, this feature enables governments to transition towards a circular economy, ensuring resources are managed sustainably and efficiently.
• Enhance Collaborative Efforts
  Facilitates partnerships among various stakeholders, including citizens and businesses, to support the integration of circular principles into local governance.
• Stimulate Economic Growth
  Helps cities capitalize on circular models to drive local economic development, enhance job creation, and foster innovation in sustainable business practices.