Inside the Circular Economy
Updated on 24.01.2023
This learning programme covers a different topic linked to the circular economy each week. Topics discussed range from food, policy and design, to finance, plastics and fashion. Participants are given a weekly challenge to complete and have the chance to debate and engage with each other. The programme is free and anyone can take part.
Relevance for Circular Systemic Solutions
The programme includes:
- webinars led by the Foundation’s experts and guest speakers,
- interactive challenges,
- peer-to-peer learning,
- networking sessions,
- access to resources,
- weekly reflection sessions.
It presents a good opportunity to learn the basics of the circular economy from experts and network with different practitioners in the circular economy field across the globe.
More information
It usually takes place once a year. The exact dates for the application period and the programme itself are published here: https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/inside-the-circular-economy
Those interested in participating can also register their interest and be notified when applications for the programme next open.
Academia and research
Business
e.g. B2B services
Circular/industrial cluster
Citizens
e.g. households, aware consumers, representatives of influential groups, trainers and educators
Civil society
e.g. NGOs, citizens associations
Education actors
Global/international/EU/national/regional/provincial/local initiatives
Industries
e.g. chemicals, textile, ceramics, glass, cement, steel, bio-based industries
Municipal/city/local authorities
National authorities
Other European institutions
Provincial authorities
Regional authorities
Start-ups
Agriculture
Batteries and vehicles
CEAP2 key product value chain
Bioeconomy
including bio-based economy
Business
e.g. B2B services
Construction and buildings
built environment, CEAP2 key product value chain
Culture and events
Digital economy
digital tools facilitating CE transition
Electronics and ICT
CEAP2 key product value chain
Fisheries
Food (chain/systems)
CEAP2 key product value chain
Government and public administration
Industry
e.g. chemicals, cosmetics, bio-based industries
Land use and spatial planning
e.g. re-use of public spaces and facilities in urban areas
Logistics
Manufacturing
e.g. electrical engineering, furniture and interior, textile and fashion
Nutrients
CEAP2 key product value chain
Plastics
Services
e.g. healthcare
Social community
Textile
CEAP2 key product value chain
Tourism
Transport and mobility
Waste management
Water
CEAP2 key product value chain
