It’s time for a circular economy
Through design, we can eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature, creating an economy that benefits people, business and the natural world.
Through design, we can eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature, creating an economy that benefits people, business and the natural world.
The Big Food Redesign Challenge has proved that it is possible to design a food system that allows nature to thrive. Branded alongside the Nature in Mind logo, Challenge products are now ready for the shelves in leading supermarkets and retailers.
Explore a diverse range of circular economy stories and hear from leading voices in the transition with these videos, playlists, and series.
Dive into our circular economy thought leadership with articles written by in-house experts and specialist contributors. Explore real life stories from the people on the ground making the circular economy transition happen.
Digital Deposits for a Reuse Revolution
In a move to help accelerate the circular economy, Visa has partnered with TOMRA, Shift4, and the municipality of Aarhus in Denmark to design and implement a fully digital payment process for TOMRA Reuse’s reverse vending machines (RVM). This enables customers to return reusable packaging and instantly receive the deposit through a digital payout to their card or contactless device such as a phone or smartwatch.
We develop and promote the idea of a circular economy. We inspire and work with business, academia, policymakers, and institutions across the globe. Our vision is an economic system that’s better for people and the environment.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation works to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. We develop and promote the idea of a circular economy, and work with business, academia, policymakers, and institutions to mobilise systems solutions at scale, globally.
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