Pillar 1 aims to accelerate the transition to a regenerative and resource-efficient economy by rethinking material lifecycles through sustainable design, innovative materials science, and circular business models. By minimizing resource extraction and waste, and promoting approaches such as product-as-a-service, biodegradable materials, and community-led reuse systems, this pillar fosters scalable solutions that prioritize environmental regeneration and equitable access to sustainable products and systems.