Ellen MacArthur Foundation publishes circular goals
The UK-based Ellen MacArthur Foundation has published a set of circular economy policy goals to create a “common direction of travel” for a faster transition to a circular economy.
It says these can offer solutions to global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, whilst delivering economic development.- Stimulate design for the circular economy
- Manage resources to preserve value
- Make the economics work
- Invest in innovation, infrastructure, and skills
- Collaborate for system change
The foundation says moving to a circular economy – in which waste is eliminated, products and materials are kept in use, and natural systems are regenerated – can play a pivotal role in tackling climate change, while delivering new opportunities for better growth.
Jocelyn Blériot, executive lead on institutions, governments and cities at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, said: “We have seen rapidly growing recognition around the world that the circular economy is critical to meeting the SDGs, tackling climate change, and delivering better growth.
“To seize those opportunities and reach scale quickly, it is now crucial to foster far greater policy alignment. The universal circular economy policy goals have been created to support that alignment, setting a clear direction that can help governments as well as the private sector build healthier economic recoveries.”
More information can be found on the foundation’s website.
Thread maker Coats is among the latest to join the Ellen MacArthur Foundation network, joining groups such as NatureWorks, Aquafil, BASF, DuPont and Indorama.
