Insights

Explore the insights we have published about the role of the circular economycircular economyA systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. It is based on three principles, driven by design: eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature. for critical minerals. Read articles, dive into case studies, and listen to podcasts to hear from our circular economy experts and practitioners on the ground making the transition happen.

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Article

Driving circularity for the EV battery economy: Forum at IAA 2025

On 7 September, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, with support from its strategic partner CATL,...

  • Critical Minerals
Circular Consumer Electronics: An initial exploration report front cover
Publication

Circular Consumer Electronics: An initial exploration

This paper offers an initial overview of how the principles of a circular economy could be applied...

  • Business
  • Design
Wind turbines
Article

We need to talk about renewables

This two-part investigative article series explores the need in more depth and highlights potential...

  • Climate
  • Finance
Computer chips and components
Case study

Project ReBOOT

Using circular economy to support city social and environmental goals

  • Cities
  • Climate
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Case study

Tackling electronic waste in Brazil: Belo Horizonte

A government established electronics remanufacturing facility

  • Cities
  • Policy
  • Critical Minerals
  • Mission