Made yachting history in 2005 as the fastest solo sailor to circumnavigate the globe. Having become acutely aware of the finite nature of the resources on which our linear economy relies, retired from professional sailing to launch the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in 2010. The Foundation works to accelerate the transition to a circular economy, has helped establish the subject on the agenda of decision-makers around the world, has launched global initiatives on plastics, fashion and food, has developed innovation networks with educators, businesses and governments, and has released more than 20 further reports and books. Trustee, Global Agenda Council for Environment and Natural Resource Security.
Ellen MacArthur, of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and Philips CEO Frans Van Houten share the changes that must be in place to create a circular economy.
Our food production system is highly inefficient and costly; for every dollar spent on food, society pays $2 in health, economic and environmental costs. It's time to bring food into the ...
Businesses representing 20% of all plastic packaging produced globally have promised to adopt a completely different approach to economic development.
Many businesses are focused on recycling, but it's only part of the story. It's time to give current models of production and consumption a shock, say Ellen MacArthur and Unilever's Paul ...
The majestic swell of the Southern ocean provides an endless spectacle. This seemingly simple succession of crests and troughs is perhaps one of the most striking memories I keep of my li...
Davos 2016: By 2050, oceans are expected to contain more plastics than fish, and 20% of all oil produced will be used in plastic production. This is a trend that must be reversed.
