Fix the economy, fix the climate | Summit 21
This session was live-streamed on the 8th June 2021 as part of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s...
Watch and find out how 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. gives us the tools to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss, with the power to grow prosperity.
This year is about transformation Transformation: noun. a complete change in someone or something
What will it take to transform our throwaway economy into one where waste is eliminated, resources are circulated, and nature is regenerated?
The circular economy is a transformation of the system, one that gives us tools to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss together, while addressing important social needs. It gives us the power to grow prosperity, jobs, and resilience while cutting greenhouse gas emissions, waste, and pollution.
This Summit will explore the changes this transformation will take, and how we can work together to create them.
