Ray Anderson's carpet company has successfully increased sales and doubled profits by fundamentally transforming the traditional "take/make/waste" industrial system.

He advocates a powerful

Ray Anderson's carpet company has successfully increased sales and doubled profits by fundamentally transforming the traditional "take/make/waste" industrial system.

He advocates a powerful vision for sustainable commerce, proving that environmental responsibility can drive significant economic growth. Anderson shared these insights in a May 2009 TED Talk.

Entrepreneur Ray Anderson visited Google's Mountain View, CA headquarters to discuss his new book, "Confessions of a Radical Industrialist."

This event, part of the Authors@Google series,

Entrepreneur Ray Anderson visited Google's Mountain View, CA headquarters to discuss his new book, "Confessions of a Radical Industrialist."

This event, part of the Authors@Google series, took place on October 5, 2009.

At the Garrison Institute's 2011 Climate, Cities and Behavior Symposium, Susan Anderson and Jill Kolek from Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability detailed the Solarize Portland

At the Garrison Institute's 2011 Climate, Cities and Behavior Symposium, Susan Anderson and Jill Kolek from Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability detailed the Solarize Portland Campaign. They united solar businesses, nonprofits, and public incentive programs to forge a cohesive message and marketing strategy.

Their tactic utilized peer pressure to establish solar energy as the "new normal." This was complemented by a community-driven, neighborhood-level volume purchasing program, significantly expanding solar access for numerous households.

Paul Hawken's "The Ecology of Commerce" profoundly impacted Ray Anderson, leading him to grasp the environmental damage caused by corporations, including his own company.

To purchase "The

Paul Hawken's "The Ecology of Commerce" profoundly impacted Ray Anderson, leading him to grasp the environmental damage caused by corporations, including his own company.

To purchase "The Ecology of Commerce," visit Amazon, your local bookstore, or library.

Mr. Anderson challenges the idea that there is a necessary conflict between economic development and environmental protection, asserting this presents a false choice.

This discussion was

Mr. Anderson challenges the idea that there is a necessary conflict between economic development and environmental protection, asserting this presents a false choice.

This discussion was published on April 14, 2016.

This edition of Circular Snapshots covers Mexico's landmark circular economy legislation, Circle Economy's report on €25.4 trillion in annual value destruction, and the upcoming EU Circular

This edition of Circular Snapshots covers Mexico's landmark circular economy legislation, Circle Economy's report on €25.4 trillion in annual value destruction, and the upcoming EU Circular Economy Act. We also review HP's e-waste recycling, the UK Packaging Pact, a new textile recycling initiative, and insights into the secondhand boom.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, learn more at our website, and follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

E-waste is our fastest-growing waste stream, outpacing recycling efforts fivefold. This presents a significant untapped opportunity, especially given the rising demand for critical minerals.

E-waste is our fastest-growing waste stream, outpacing recycling efforts fivefold. This presents a significant untapped opportunity, especially given the rising demand for critical minerals. Recovering valuable materials from discarded electronics, such as the billions of phones in our homes, is crucial.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) is an international charity accelerating the transition to a circular economy. Our mission addresses global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution.

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This episode of the Circular Economy Show features Conor Hill, Global Director for Circular and Sustainable Living at IKEA. He explains how IKEA embeds circular principles into its commercial

This episode of the Circular Economy Show features Conor Hill, Global Director for Circular and Sustainable Living at IKEA. He explains how IKEA embeds circular principles into its commercial strategy, making circularity affordable and accessible for customers while delivering measurable impact. Watch the full episode to learn more.

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This episode of the Circular Economy Show features IKEA's Global Director, Conor Hill, discussing how the brand embeds circular principles into its commercial strategy. IKEA's Buyback & Resell

This episode of the Circular Economy Show features IKEA's Global Director, Conor Hill, discussing how the brand embeds circular principles into its commercial strategy. IKEA's Buyback & Resell model makes second-hand feel new, delivering measurable impact while ensuring affordability and accessibility for customers.

This initiative empowers consumers to actively participate in the circular economy, enhances brand awareness and resilience, and optimizes customer loyalty using data. Watch the full episode to learn more.

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In this episode of The Circular Economy Show, host Fin and Emily Hill (Kantar) discuss measurement guidance for marketing teams. They explore how marketers can support the shift to circular

In this episode of The Circular Economy Show, host Fin and Emily Hill (Kantar) discuss measurement guidance for marketing teams. They explore how marketers can support the shift to circular business models and behaviors at scale while achieving their key priorities. Watch the full episode to learn more.

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