Design for the Circular Economy: On-Demand Event
In partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, DS Smith and Philips organised an event to share knowledge and best practice on circular design among the Foundation's Network.
This was a side event of the World Circular Economy Forum meeting in Brussels in April 2024.
Watch the event on demand!
- Welcome and Introduction (00:00 - 16:50): The Ellen MacArthur Foundation highlighted the significance of circular design and explained how the Foundation is collaborating with its network of companies to encourage circular design innovation.
- Showcase of Circular Design Innovation (16:50- 01:08:00): Short presentations from companies turning circular design theory into practice including Philips, DS Smith, JLR, and Coca-Cola.
- Panel Discussion and Q&A (01:08:00 - 02:04:16): Focused on the role of regulations and policies in fostering circular design with speakers from the European Commission, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Unilever, and Essity.
Speakers:
- Chris Else, Head of Design, DS Smith
- Eline Boon, Senior Policy Manager, Ellen MacArthur Foundation
- Fabian Watelet, Circularity Technical Manager, JLR
- Harald Tepper, Senior Director Sustainability & Programme Lead Circular Economy, Philips
- Joe Iles, Design Activation Lead, Ellen MacArthur Foundation
- Paola Migliorini, Deputy Head of Unit, DG Environment, European Commission
- Sofia Krigsman, EU Public Affairs Director, Essity
- Sophia Chrysopoulou , Senior Director, Public Policy Europe, Coca-Cola
- Stéphanie Brochard, Senior Manager EU External Affairs, Unilever
The World Circular Economy Forum 2024 brought together circular economy leaders in Brussels to showcase the most impactful circular solutions from around the world. You can watch most of the main event, accelerator sessions and side events here.
Head to the Ellen MacArthur’s Foundation’s website to learn more about the importance of circular design and how the Foundation is working with companies in its Network to turn ambition into action.