Jonquil Hackenberg

Jonquil Hackenberg, CEO of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, leads the charge on circular economy initiatives. She reflects on her first year tackling pressing issues like sustainable plastics, critical minerals, and the fashion industry's waste problem. Jonquil discusses innovation in electric vehicle batteries and the potential of repurposing second-life batteries, especially for the Global South. She emphasizes the need for local infrastructure and policy changes to make circular systems a reality, advocating for collaborative efforts to drive meaningful change.