The global food system generates 20-30% of greenhouse gas emissions, largely from production. Conventional rice production, a staple for over half the world, alone generates emissions equivalent

The global food system generates 20-30% of greenhouse gas emissions, largely from production. Conventional rice production, a staple for over half the world, alone generates emissions equivalent to global aviation. The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) offers an agroecological solution.

SRI employs simple interventions to significantly reduce water use, methane, and chemicals, while boosting yields and cutting labor. Currently 4% of rice production, scaling SRI to 25% could reduce emissions equivalent to India's total output.

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This "Circular Snapshots" episode explores key circular economy trends. It covers the EU's Circular Economy Act, positioning circularity as industrial strategy, and the global rise of national

This "Circular Snapshots" episode explores key circular economy trends. It covers the EU's Circular Economy Act, positioning circularity as industrial strategy, and the global rise of national roadmaps, with implementation as the real test. It delves into circularity's link with critical mineral supply chains (e.g., EV batteries) and a UK push for mandatory textiles Extended Producer Responsibility. Ultimately, the circular economy is becoming central to competitiveness.

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Scaling the circular economy demands more circular products and services, yet companies face common barriers. Commercial collaboration on non-competitive issues offers a powerful solution. This

Scaling the circular economy demands more circular products and services, yet companies face common barriers. Commercial collaboration on non-competitive issues offers a powerful solution. This episode highlights how partnerships, like the HolyGrail initiative, have advanced plastic waste sorting through joint R&D, growing from 31 to 176 participants and demonstrating the power of cross-value chain cooperation.

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As businesses increasingly adopt circular economy strategies, measuring success is crucial. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation created Circulytics, a new company-level analytics tool. It reveals a

As businesses increasingly adopt circular economy strategies, measuring success is crucial. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation created Circulytics, a new company-level analytics tool. It reveals a company's circularity across its entire operations, moving beyond just products and material flows. This tool supports decision-making, highlights strengths and areas for improvement, and offers optional transparency to investors and customers.

Developed with Global Partners and tested by over 30 companies, Circulytics helps organizations understand and advance their circular economy adoption. Key figures involved include Ilma Stankeviciute and Jarkko Havas from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and Tom Giddings of DS Smith, who has been instrumental in its assessment and use.

Explore how a circular economy can future-proof European cities and create investment opportunities. In the third "Circling Back" episode of the Circular Economy Show, Lou Waldegrave speaks with

Explore how a circular economy can future-proof European cities and create investment opportunities. In the third "Circling Back" episode of the Circular Economy Show, Lou Waldegrave speaks with Julia Okatz (Systemiq) and Joss Bleriot (Ellen MacArthur Foundation). They discuss how circular strategies integrate nature into urban environments, building resilience against extreme weather while generating significant economic, environmental, and social benefits. This approach offers a powerful, nature-positive way forward for cities facing climate stress.

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A circular food economy redesigns systems to allow nature to thrive. By rethinking ingredients and production, food brands and supermarkets can design food that benefits people, nature, and

A circular food economy redesigns systems to allow nature to thrive. By rethinking ingredients and production, food brands and supermarkets can design food that benefits people, nature, and climate.

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Circular business models offer significant value beyond just sustainability, driving new revenue, brand strength, and efficiency. However, they often fail to scale without a strong financial case.

Circular business models offer significant value beyond just sustainability, driving new revenue, brand strength, and efficiency. However, they often fail to scale without a strong financial case. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's "How not to fail" report and a recent podcast with researchers Maddy Oliver and Ella Hedley highlight that sustainability-focused pitches can lower internal commitment. They advocate for commercial collaboration, citing the HolyGrail partnership. Listen to episode 196 for more.

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Fashion's "take-make-waste" model is highly polluting; a 2017 Ellen MacArthur Foundation report revealed a truckload of garments goes to landfill or incineration every second. This unsustainable

Fashion's "take-make-waste" model is highly polluting; a 2017 Ellen MacArthur Foundation report revealed a truckload of garments goes to landfill or incineration every second. This unsustainable system urgently needs a redesign.

The Foundation champions a circular economy, eliminating waste and pollution. Its Jeans Redesign project exemplifies this, uniting over 100 brands to create jeans designed for durability, reuse, and recycling. This initiative ensures clothes never become waste, offering a blueprint for circular fashion.

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Political and economic shocks present opportunities for market transformation. In this episode, Jonquil Hackenberg (Ellen MacArthur Foundation) and Lindsay Hooper (Cambridge Institute for

Political and economic shocks present opportunities for market transformation. In this episode, Jonquil Hackenberg (Ellen MacArthur Foundation) and Lindsay Hooper (Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership) discuss how businesses can collaborate to drive system-wide change.

They explore catalysing market interventions, designing out competitive disadvantages, and building pre-competitive coalitions. Harnessing business and private sector power is crucial for real transformation towards a circular economy, which eliminates waste and regenerates nature.

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