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Quote by Ellen MacArthur

“The linear 'Take - Make - Dispose' system, which depletes natural resources and generates waste, is deeply flawed and can be productively replaced by a restorative model in which waste does not exist as such but is only food for the next cycle”

Quote by Ellen MacArthur

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Ellen MacArthur

Ellen MacArthur is a British professional sailor known for her remarkable achievements in the sport. Born on July 8, 1976, she holds the record as the youngest ever winner of the Around the World Yacht Race. MacArthur is globally renowned for her unwavering spirit and passion for sailing. more

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