“Can we finally halt the flow of plastics into nature?”

Writing in Circular Online, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation said a legally binding global plastics treaty represents a “once-in-a-generation chance” to halt the flow of waste plastics into nature.

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Test your knowledge of circular business models for textiles with the Circular Economy Quiz.

The correct answer will be revealed tomorrow.

Question: Which of the following is NOT a key outcome of a circular business model?

Businesses and policymakers are increasingly recognizing the importance of circular economy solutions to achieve their climate and economic goals. 📈In our latest paper, we look at three resource- and carbon-intensive industries and outline their circular economy potential:

For participants like Primark, The Jeans Redesign proved that garments can be designed and made for a circular economy. But we must think bigger than products alone and re-design the system to one that keeps products in use. Watch the full interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=BrvzPB…

With the Eurovision final just hours away, how has the City of Malmo prepared to host the event with circularity in mind?
Listen to our latest podcast to hear from the city’s Sustainability Coordinator, Veronika Hoffmann pod.link/1116732609/epi…

Transitioning to a circular economy could help to decarbonize industries across the US economy. Let's take a closer look at grid-scale and EV battery industry with regards to industrial decarbonisation in the US: bit.ly/3UqRWcU

How can events help us accelerate the transition to a circular economy?
In today’s episode of the Circular Economy Show, we’ll explore how the city of Malmö has applied circular principles when planning this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
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Following the conclusion of the fourth round of negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty (INC-4), the Foundation urges delegates to maintain ambition as time runs out for agreement on a treaty to end plastic pollution.

Read the full statement here: links.emf.org/3UlozbN

Change is possible, but challenges at this scale need to be addressed at a system level. Explore this article to uncover how we can avoid, transform, and break free from our linear lock-in: ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/articles/locke…

Our podcast is back!
In this new season, we meet the people working to scale the circular economy. We learn what a world without waste means for global supply chains and more.

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With the 4th round of negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty coming to a close, read our policymaker briefing that:

👉assesses the impact of a treaty on MSMEs
👉formulates key recommendations on how a treaty could support this sector
links.emf.org/4dtwdtE

The Circular Economy Show podcast is back!

In the new season of the Circular Economy Show, we're meeting the people working to scale the circular economy; we'll learn what a world without waste means for global supply chains and more.

Link: links.emf.org/4b7zL2y

Launched today, our latest paper explores how a circular economy in the US can create economic and climate benefits and support industrial innovation, national security, and supply chain security: