Thresher sharks have long, whip-like tails which they use to slap & stun their prey! Learn more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia: https://bit.ly/446Y5ha Subscribe to our channel to join our community

Thresher sharks have long, whip-like tails which they use to slap & stun their prey! Learn more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia: https://bit.ly/446Y5ha Subscribe to our channel to join our community of Wavemakers! 🌊 LET’S STAY CONNECTED: INSTAGRAM » https://www.instagram.com/oceana/ TWITTER » http://twitter.com/oceana FACEBOOK » https://www.facebook.com/oceana/

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Mayra Catalán-Orozco is the Community Partnerships Manager at The Health Trust and Community Engager with Mothers Out Front, which are both Silicon Valley nonprofits. Mayra is passionate about the

Mayra Catalán-Orozco is the Community Partnerships Manager at The Health Trust and Community Engager with Mothers Out Front, which are both Silicon Valley nonprofits. Mayra is passionate about the environment and health, she serves as the Membership Chair of the Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter, 20’s & 30’s group. She is a strong community and social services professional with a Bachelor’s in Health Science from California State University, Long Beach. Mayra is a transplant from Los Angeles and enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and fellow hikers. Mayra Catalán-Orozco is the Community Partnerships Manager at The Health Trust and Community Engager with Mothers Out Front, which are both Silicon Valley nonprofits. Mayra is passionate about the environment and health, she serves as the Membership Chair of the Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter, 20’s & 30’s group. She is a strong community and social services professional with a Bachelor’s in Health Science from California State University, Long Beach. Mayra is a transplant from Los Angeles and enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and fellow hikers. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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We are currently using a concept of indefinite growth in an eco-system with finite resources. There are 300 academic definitions for sustainability - the term means something different to different

We are currently using a concept of indefinite growth in an eco-system with finite resources. There are 300 academic definitions for sustainability - the term means something different to different people or groups all-encompassing a long-term view. Reaching a truly sustainable, regenerative business is a journey with no end but with a start and specific milestones on the way. While the ultimate goal seems unreachable, it is very effective to break it down into manageable tasks. This will create long-term meaningful impacts. Efforts towards regeneration will not only have measurable effects on lower costs, increased customer satisfaction, staff productivity, and free marketing or PR are just a few benefits that accompany sustainable businesses. André is the founder of @ecolutionconsulting , a sustainabilityand greenbuilding consulting firm based in Cape Town. André is an electro-mechanical engineer and qualified Renewable Energy Professional with extensive experience in design, project management, commissioning process implementation and auditing sites for #sustainabilityprojects. He was a key player in the success of Africa’s Greenest Hotel, Hotel Verde, being the lead #sustainabilityconsultant on the project. Having spent 14 months in Antarctica as mechanical engineer and team leader of the South African National Antarctic overwintering expedition, he has a special interest in efficiency, functionality, serviceability and robustness of systems. With experience in Net Zero, EDGE, Green Star SA, LEED, project management and the implementation of the ASHRAE Guideline 0 commissioning process, André often performs multiple functions on projects. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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This is a recorded session from the B Corp Global Climate Summit, Day 2 - Africa Regional Session.

The circular economy is an economic model focused on eliminating waste and

This is a recorded session from the B Corp Global Climate Summit, Day 2 - Africa Regional Session.

The circular economy is an economic model focused on eliminating waste and inefficiency and promoting greater resource productivity. The carbon footprint of wasted food is approximately 3.3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) released into the atmosphere on an annual basis. The shift to a circular economy is not only about managing waste—it presents a new economic paradigm for rethinking how we design, use, and reuse our resources (both products and services), with an estimated economic output potential of USD $4.5 trillion per year by 2030.

The COVID-19 pandemic showed in many cases all the drawbacks of the present economic model- the linear economy (‘take-make-dispose’). Facilitated by Shared Value Foundation, join us at the B Corp Climate Summit on [Date + Time] to explore how long-term thinking that applies a circular economy lens could help establish a more resilient and sustainable business.

The session will focus on:
- What is the essence of applying circular economy principles in managing food waste?
- How are businesses involved in food adopting circularity principles and business models to become more resilient over the long term?
- Hear from two companies the story of how they introduced circular principles in their business activities: the vision, their approach and the challenges they encountered.
- Potential of the circular economy strategy for a green recovery post pandemic?

Speakers: Grace Wachori, Martha Nalweyiso, Matt Homewood, Daniel Chege, Rita Atuti

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By drawing on his expertise in the plastic industry industry, Geoff Norby provides a highly relevant perspective on the importance of sustainability and how mindsets are shifting in the business

By drawing on his expertise in the plastic industry industry, Geoff Norby provides a highly relevant perspective on the importance of sustainability and how mindsets are shifting in the business world. He shows us how sustainability is not just about the environment but has become essential for long-term business prosperity. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

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Published on Aug 31, 2016

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