To move beyond current oligarchies and restore environmental protections and social safety nets, we must build a more equitable, partnership-based economy. Dr. Riane Eisler, author of *The Chalice

To move beyond current oligarchies and restore environmental protections and social safety nets, we must build a more equitable, partnership-based economy. Dr. Riane Eisler, author of *The Chalice and the Blade* and *The Real Wealth of Nations*, guides us to recognize our role in societal evolution and preserving life on Earth.

FacingFuture seeks volunteers to help spread awareness about the ongoing climate crisis. You can assist remotely via email or Zoom. For more information or to volunteer, visit FacingFuture.earth or contact Contact@FacingFuture.earth. Explore additional resources in the FacingFuture Library.

Mike and Johanna Bresnan, from Vista del Valle, Costa Rica, share their sustainability journey.

They also discuss the development of their non-profit, "FUCAD" (The Costa Rica Foundation For

Mike and Johanna Bresnan, from Vista del Valle, Costa Rica, share their sustainability journey.

They also discuss the development of their non-profit, "FUCAD" (The Costa Rica Foundation For Aid and Sustainable Development).

771 million people lack clean water. Your donation to charity: water transforms lives, fostering healthier families, enabling children to attend school, empowering women, and supporting fathers'

771 million people lack clean water. Your donation to charity: water transforms lives, fostering healthier families, enabling children to attend school, empowering women, and supporting fathers' livelihoods. This generosity helps communities thrive.

The water crisis is solvable. Join The Spring, our monthly giving community, to provide safe water globally. We promise 100% of your donation funds clean water projects, and we'll share photos and GPS coordinates for every project you support.

Diana Pacin deGongora, a mechanical engineer, previously worked in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry during its transition from ozone-depleting refrigerants. Later, as a professor at

Diana Pacin deGongora, a mechanical engineer, previously worked in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry during its transition from ozone-depleting refrigerants. Later, as a professor at Miami-Dade College, she contributed to the Earth Ethics Institute, which integrated Earth Literacy into the college's curriculum and operations.

Currently, Diana focuses on educating her community about the harms of single-use plastic. She collaborates with the South Florida Plastic Coalition, advocating for reduced single-use plastic use in her county.

Support Diana's efforts: plasticfreefl.org

The baseline for nature protection is rapidly changing, with future generations knowing less about nature than we did. How can we value nature beyond raw materials, and can a new financial system

The baseline for nature protection is rapidly changing, with future generations knowing less about nature than we did. How can we value nature beyond raw materials, and can a new financial system offer a solution to this problem?

Merit Valdsalu, CEO and co-founder of Single.Earth, addresses this by tokenizing the world's nature to integrate its protection into the economy. An ex-Pipedrive employee, she combines her passion for scalable technology with her love for the environment to prevent ecological collapse.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

The widespread disconnect between humans and plastic waste is alarming. We consume vast amounts of plastic yet often remain unaware of its fate, whether it's recycled or simply dumped into

The widespread disconnect between humans and plastic waste is alarming. We consume vast amounts of plastic yet often remain unaware of its fate, whether it's recycled or simply dumped into landfills.

Current innovations, like switching straws, are insufficient. A fundamental shift in our mindsets and lifestyles is crucial to address the urgent challenge of single-use plastic. We must change how we view plastic to foster real change.

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Katharina Flatt, 16, an IB1 student, is adventurous, open-minded, and curious. Growing up in central Germany, limited opportunities and her siblings' lives sparked an early desire to explore

Katharina Flatt, 16, an IB1 student, is adventurous, open-minded, and curious. Growing up in central Germany, limited opportunities and her siblings' lives sparked an early desire to explore diverse cultures. This led to exchanges in France, Peru, and the US, alongside family travels fostering a deep passion for nature.

Her interests culminated in "Classroom under Sails," a transformative half-year Atlantic voyage. This challenging experience—living in close quarters, performing night watches, and studying on a wavy ocean—exposed her to new cultures and intense natural environments. The journey prompted profound reflection on her lifestyle, particularly regarding environmental issues and inequality, fundamentally shifting her perspective on consumer society. She will share these insights.

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Upstream innovation in a circular economy means tackling problems at their root to prevent waste. For instance, shifting just 20% of plastic packaging from single-use to reuse presents a $10

Upstream innovation in a circular economy means tackling problems at their root to prevent waste. For instance, shifting just 20% of plastic packaging from single-use to reuse presents a $10 billion opportunity, benefiting both the environment and the economy.

Highlights from a recent episode featured Apeel, which extends food life without single-use plastic, and Enviu, which shared reuse business models tackling plastic pollution at its source in Indonesia.

Discover over 100 solutions in our Upstream Innovation Guide. Watch the full episode or explore more episodes of The Circular Economy Show.

Just as you'd stop a flood's source before mopping, tackling problems "upstream" means addressing their root cause. In a circular economy, upstream innovation prevents issues like waste from ever

Just as you'd stop a flood's source before mopping, tackling problems "upstream" means addressing their root cause. In a circular economy, upstream innovation prevents issues like waste from ever occurring.

This approach offers significant benefits. For instance, shifting 20% of plastic packaging to reuse represents a $10 billion opportunity, benefiting both the environment and economy.

Explore cutting-edge upstream innovations combating plastic pollution. We'll feature Apeel, extending produce life without single-use plastic, and Enviu, sharing reuse projects from Indonesia to the Netherlands.

Hong Kong's Keep Clean Ambassador, Ah Tak, challenges us to rethink our relationship with nature, asserting that humans often take the environment for granted. Appointed official mascot by the

Hong Kong's Keep Clean Ambassador, Ah Tak, challenges us to rethink our relationship with nature, asserting that humans often take the environment for granted. Appointed official mascot by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department in 2016, this green, dinosaur-like character dedicates his life to promoting environmental love and respect.

His message was delivered at the TEDxTongChongSt COUNTDOWN virtual event on October 15, 2020. COUNTDOWN, a global TED initiative, seeks to accelerate climate crisis solutions, targeting a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 for a zero-carbon future. This TEDx event was independently organized. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.