Wen-Yu Weng, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Critical Minerals Lead, joins Lou to explain why critical minerals are currently taking centre stage in global political conversations.

They explore:

• How we can create secure and resilient supply chains to close the gap on fast growing demand
• The circular opportunities that currently lie in shaping supply chains to capture value right now
• The enabling factors that have opened windows of opportunity for immediate action

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Join Seb as he speaks to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s CEO, Jonquil Hackenberg about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the circular economy in 2026.

What are your priorities for 2026? Let us know in the comments or on our LinkedIn page.

It's been a pivotal year for the circular economy, full of big ideas and practical breakthroughs.

Before we fully dive into 2026, we’re hitting pause for a moment of reflection.

Join Fin, Lou, and Pippa who have hand-picked their favourite, most insightful, and memorable moments from the conversations they’ve had this year.

This episode may show condensed snippets, but it is packed with big ideas, practical breakthroughs, and the highlights that defined the circular economy in 2025.

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Explore the episodes discussed in order of appearance:

Ep 201: Why do circular business models fail to scale? Going it alone

Ep 188: “It’s a no-brainer”: Arc’teryx on bringing repairs in-store

Ep 197: Stop minding your own business

Ep 179: How are small start-ups, SMEs, and large corporations working together to change the food system?

Ep 185: How can marketers turn ideas into impactful action?

Ep 174: Material security in a circular economy | Energy and competitiveness