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The Circular Economy Show Podcast

Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Circular Economy
Sustainability
Climate Change
Ellen Macarthur Foundation
Circular Business Models
Critical Minerals
Biodiversity
Renewable Energy
Regenerative Design
Waste Management
Industrial Symbiosis
Consumer Behavior
Circular Design
Cradle To Cradle
Business Models
Recycling
China
Rental Models
Resale Market
Arc'teryx

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation welcomes you to The Circular Economy Show, a podcast about a new way to design, make, and use things, and how we can build an economy that's fit for the 21st century.

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Latest Episodes

This edition of Circular Snapshots covers a lot of ground. Mexico passed landmark circular economy legislation in January — and it deserves far more attention than it got. We also look at Circle Economy's latest report, which puts a €25.4 trillion pr... more

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Flexible plastics are hard to collect, harder to recycle, and leaking into our oceans at scale. Could paper step in? And can it do so without creating a whole new problem?

In this episode, Pippa is joined by Laura Smith, Programme Manager for Plasti... more

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E-waste is our fastest-growing waste stream, expanding five times faster than we can recycle it. But it's also one of our greatest untapped opportunities.

With the demand for critical minerals showing no signs of stopping, recovering materials from ... more

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Why is it that despite the success of individual circular business models, we simply aren’t seeing a wider shift across the entire economy? In this episode Lou is joined by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Strategic Finance and investment team, Emily... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Smith
Author of the paper from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Episode: Can paper fix the flexibles problem?
Jonathan Gill
Representative from Unilever
Unilever
Episode: Can paper fix the flexibles problem?
Valerie Langer
Representative from NGO Canopy
Canopy
Episode: Can paper fix the flexibles problem?
Emily Healy
Strategic Finance and Investment Team, Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Episode: How do we fund the shift to a circular economy?
Joe Rodgers
Strategic Finance and Investment Team, Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Episode: How do we fund the shift to a circular economy?
Tensie Whelan
Founding director of NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business; senior advisor
NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business
Episode: Circularity: a competitive edge in the era of tariffs?
Conor Hill
Global Director for Circular and Sustainable Living at IKEA
IKEA
Episode: Inside IKEA's strategy: building a resilient circular business
Emily Hill
Director of Sustainable Transformation Practice at Kantar
Kantar
Episode: How to measure marketing success in a circular economy
Joss Blériot
Executive Lead for Policy at The Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Episode: Policy unplugged: Implementing circular economy policy with Joss Blériot

Hosts

Fin
Host of The Circular Economy Show
Seb
Host of The Circular Economy Show
Maddy
Co-host of The Circular Economy Show

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 239 ratings
  • Positive, consistent, dedicated

    The team behind this podcast bring information that’s new and fascinating all the time. It’s a great source. I enjoy the fact that the podcasts are only as long as they need to be. They do play a little piece of music between elements too often though. Upgraded that please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Them Changes first single
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Nice but very high-level/general perspective

    I’m a sustainability professional and although I really like the topics of this podcast, I think the conversations are very hard to get something concrete out of, as the complexity is so high that they often end up having very general discussions. I wish they would take point of departure in something concrete to exemplify the complex. And please do a wrap up in the end😊

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BrugernavnLærke
    Denmark2 years ago
  • Great insights on the circular economy

    Very insightful interviews with stakeholders from a range of industries. I especially enjoy hearing from people around the world, talking about how they are implementing positive change today, by transitioning to a circular economy. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cami-R
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Inspiring

    Inspiring and hope giving

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roee Begalizm
    Germany3 years ago
  • We all need to listen to this podcast

    This is the best place to gain knowledge and intuition about what a circular economy means, as well as the steps we are taking, and need to take, to get there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stevenschon
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Very insightful interviews with stakeholders from a range of industries.
This is the best place to gain knowledge about the circular economy and actionable steps.
The team behind this podcast bring information that's new and fascinating all the time.
Inspiring and hopeful about the future.
I'm a sustainability professional and wish there were more concrete takeaways.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#127
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#139
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#156
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Can paper fix the flexibles problem?
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about Unilever's work there and why flexibles are important to the organization?
Unilever acknowledges its role in the plastic pollution challenge and explains a multi-year commitment to invest in R&D and deploy paper-based flexibles at scale, aiming to reduce plastic use while ensuring safety, performance, and affordability across markets.
Inside IKEA's strategy: building a resilient circular business
Q: Is a one-size-fits-all approach possible for different countries when implementing circular services?
No; IKEA relies on a menu of localized circular services that fit different markets, supported by ongoing insights and trends studies to adapt offerings to local needs while maintaining a global framework.
Inside IKEA's strategy: building a resilient circular business
Q: What sort of lessons can brands take from IKEA's approach to circular solutions?
The core lesson is to simplify and operationalize circularity so it can run in parallel with traditional retail, embed circular design in products from the start, empower markets with flexible activation, and build a cost/benefit case that also delivers customer value.
How to measure marketing success in a circular economy
Q: What are some campaigns that shifted perceptions around circularity and what can we learn from them?
Emily points to the Philips Better Than New campaign as a standout example, demonstrating that refurbishing can be framed as high quality with strong warranties, leading to increased sales and improved sustainability perceptions.
How to measure marketing success in a circular economy
Q: Can circular initiatives strengthen your brand, and what evidence does the research provide?
Emily highlights that acting on circularity or sustainability can differentiate a brand, help retain customers, and attract new audiences, with evidence from research on brand sustainability and real-world examples showing awareness and growth effects.

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The episodes consistently center on the circular economy, emphasizing practical pathways for business, policy, and consumer culture to accelerate sustainable transformation. Common threads include the economics of circularity, governance and policy shifts (such as Extended Producer Responsibility and global frameworks), the role of critical minerals in clean energy, and the importance of collaboration across industries to scale impact. Guests range from sustainability leaders and researchers to brand representatives and marketers, often discussing real-world challenges, market transformation, and innovative models like upcycling, reuse, and new ownership or financing approaches. The show tends to blend research-backed insights with concrete... more

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Recent guests on The Circular Economy Show Podcast include:

1. Laura Smith
2. Jonathan Gill
3. Valerie Langer
4. Emily Healy
5. Joe Rodgers
6. Tensie Whelan
7. Conor Hill
8. Emily Hill

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