It’s time for a circular economy

The Story of the Big Food Redesign

Watch the Foundation’s latest video, The Story of the Big Food Redesign, to learn more about the...

Episode 5: From Challenge to Change

Part of the series: 'Redesigning Food: Behind the Scenes'

New organisations join the Foundation’s Network

We are pleased to welcome a number of new Partners and Members to the Foundation’s Network.

Reuse in the Global South

This report, written in partnership with WWF, is filled with case studies from innovative companies...

H&M Foundation supports The Fashion ReModel to accelerate the uptake of circular business models for fashion

We’re delighted to announce that H&M Foundation will philanthropically support the Fashion...

Ep 173: Food for thought | How do we fix our broken system?

The food industry is one of the biggest drivers of biodiversity loss and accounts for a third of...

Rising to the challenge of reuse

This film explores how REPOSIT is bringing together major retailers to collaborate and make reuse...

Improving climate emissions accounting to accelerate the circular economy transition

We want to to ensure that emissions accounting for circular economy activities is ‘true and fair’.

The Foundation urges governments to unite in ambition as plastics treaty negotiations continue

This moment is bigger than plastic pollution. In a time of great division, governments ought to...

Episode 4: Food Packaging with Purpose

Part of the series: 'Redesigning Food: Behind the Scenes'

The circular economy: a ‘triple play’ solution for achieving China’s climate objectives

This paper highlights the fundamental benefits of the circular economy for climate action in China.

Now live: The Global Commitment 2024 Annual Report

Since 2018, more than 1,000 organisations have given their backing to the Global Commitment, led by...

The marketing playbook for a circular economy

Our marketing playbook for a circular economy is designed to help marketers navigate the challenges...

Global CEOs call for a legally-binding Global Plastics Treaty

21 prominent CEOs whose companies are members of the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics...

Governments have just five weeks to end plastic pollution

Ellen MacArthur and Christiana Figueres call on global governments to secure a legally-binding...

Celebrating World Food Day

This World Food Day, we’re sharing how a circular economy for food is one of the most powerful...

Ep 179: How are small start-ups, SMEs, and large corporations working together to change the food system?

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Big Food Redesign Challenge set out to demonstrate how redesigning...

Ep 178: How storytelling drives the circular economy transformation inside and out

The idea that stories are powerful is an uncontroversial idea. But what does it really mean to...

Ep 177: Beyond business as usual: Biodiversity, collaboration and visionary leadership in the food system

The future of food is not predetermined – it's being shaped by the decisions being made today. This...

Ep 176: Driving demand for circular economy: What marketers need to know | Kantar and Swapfiets

How can businesses sell circular propositions in a world that's rapidly changing? This episode of...

Ep 175: Exploring fashion rental and resale with ACS and SuperCycle

Circular business models hold immense potential to reshape the fashion industry. In this episode,...

Ep 174: Material security in a circular economy | Energy and competitiveness

Find out about the critical role that the circular economy can play in the shift to renewable...

Ep 173: Food for thought | How do we fix our broken system?

The food industry is one of the biggest drivers of biodiversity loss and accounts for a third of...

Ep 172: Circular design essentials: What every designer needs to know