Welcome back to Millennials Gone Circular! In this episode, we break down the fundamentals of sustainability and circular economy—what they mean, where they come from and how they are linked.

We also introduce our Good News segment, where we share positive sustainability wins from around the world. This week, we highlight:

• Renewable energy growth – The IEA reports a record-breaking increase in renewable energy capacity. 🌞
• The Right to a Healthy Environment – The UN is recognising environmental rights as human rights.
• AI & Circular Economy – AI is helping businesses make smarter, more sustainable decisions.

In our deep dive, we unpack:

What is sustainability? Its origins, history and how it’s more than just a buzzword.

What is circular economy? How it works, its principles and why it’s a tool we use to achieve sustainability.

Measuring progress – Earth Overshoot Day, the Circularity Gap Report and why we need to do better.

Key Takeaways:

• Sustainability has been around longer than we think—its roots go back to Indigenous communities and early civilisations.
• Circular economy is about rethinking systems, designing out waste and regenerating nature.
• We’re currently only 9% circular—but even doubling that could help keep us within the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target.

Resources Mentioned:

• 🌍 World Overshoot Day

• 📉 Circularity Gap Report 2024 (Circle Economy)

• 🎬 Go Circular Documentary

• 🔄 Ellen MacArthur Foundation

• 🌎 Global Risks Report 2025 | World Economic Forum

• ⛵ Ellen MacArthur’s Solo Sailing Journey

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