Facing an unequal, unsustainable, and crisis-prone corporate economy, many seek alternatives. This episode explores community wealth building (CWB), a strategy to reorganize local and national

Facing an unequal, unsustainable, and crisis-prone corporate economy, many seek alternatives. This episode explores community wealth building (CWB), a strategy to reorganize local and national economies for better outcomes for people, communities, and the planet. Guest host Laura Flanders (lauraflanders.org) speaks with Democracy Collaborative's Marjorie Kelly, Preston City Council Member Matthew Brown, and Scottish Government adviser Neil McInroy about CWB.

This is part two of a four-part series on how communities transform local economies by harnessing assets and anchoring capital locally. Explore the full series here: bioneers.org/CWBSeries. Additional resources are available from Democracy Collaborative, Marjorie Kelly, and Bioneers.

Nature-inspired design creates nature-positive, circular cities where people and biodiversity thrive. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, promotes the circular economy: a

Nature-inspired design creates nature-positive, circular cities where people and biodiversity thrive. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, promotes the circular economy: a system designed to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate materials, and regenerate nature.

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By drawing inspiration from the natural world, we can design nature-positive, circular cities where people and biodiversity thrive. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity,

By drawing inspiration from the natural world, we can design nature-positive, circular cities where people and biodiversity thrive. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, promotes a circular economy that eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products, and regenerates nature.

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Janine Benyus, Founder of Biomimicry 3.8, highlights that "there are no landfills in nature." She inspires us to design cities and urban landscapes that function like natural ecosystems, creating

Janine Benyus, Founder of Biomimicry 3.8, highlights that "there are no landfills in nature." She inspires us to design cities and urban landscapes that function like natural ecosystems, creating nature-positive, circular environments where both people and biodiversity thrive.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, champions the circular economy. This design-driven approach eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

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Our new season, "Origins: The ideas shaping the circular economy," explores the inspirations behind the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's concept of a circular economy.

The season premier

Our new season, "Origins: The ideas shaping the circular economy," explores the inspirations behind the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's concept of a circular economy.

The season premier delves into biomimicry, the practice of finding solutions in nature. Join us to discuss its origins and implications with Stefano Semprini (Biomimicry Co-director) and practical applications with Chad Wasilenkoff (Helicoid Industries Inc. CEO).

If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a review or comment on Spotify or YouTube. Your support helps us promote the circular economy.

After years studying marine microplastics, Abby Barrows founded Deer Isle Oyster Co. in 2015, transforming a side-project into a thriving family business. Discovering a mountain of plastic gear on

After years studying marine microplastics, Abby Barrows founded Deer Isle Oyster Co. in 2015, transforming a side-project into a thriving family business. Discovering a mountain of plastic gear on her new Maine oyster farm, she pivoted to pioneering plastic-free mariculture, now producing some of the world's best oysters. This story reflects the island's precarious present and potential future.

Patagonia shares this narrative of innovation and sustainability, underscoring its commitment to using its resources—business, investments, and voice—to combat the threat of extinction. Learn more about Patagonia: Official Site | Patagonia Stories.

As the 2024 World Economic Forum commences, we reflect on Ellen MacArthur's 2023 participation, where she presented a vision for energy to mitigate societal and planetary risks. Her international

As the 2024 World Economic Forum commences, we reflect on Ellen MacArthur's 2023 participation, where she presented a vision for energy to mitigate societal and planetary risks. Her international charity, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, champions a circular economy model. This design-driven approach eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

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Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive engagement as essential for overcoming challenges, advocating for long-term thinking ("Longpath"), gradual progress ("Protopia"), scenario planning, and urgency.

Their collective message stresses empathy, transgenerational thinking, and diverse futures, highlighting that the future is a continuous creation requiring proactive, collective action.

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In Washington's Kettle River Range, wolves are being killed to protect livestock. Daniel Curry, a lone range rider, employs year-round nonlethal methods to prevent wolves from preying on cows,

In Washington's Kettle River Range, wolves are being killed to protect livestock. Daniel Curry, a lone range rider, employs year-round nonlethal methods to prevent wolves from preying on cows, demonstrating that coexistence is possible.

Learn more about Daniel's vital work at thewolfranger.com. For film screening inquiries, please email Patagonia.Events@patagonia.com.

Join Fairtrade International and B Lab for a celebratory LinkedIn Live event announcing their new joint guide, "People and planet in business." This conversational event will bring together

Join Fairtrade International and B Lab for a celebratory LinkedIn Live event announcing their new joint guide, "People and planet in business." This conversational event will bring together contributors from both organizations.

The guide offers accessible, step-by-step insights on navigating due diligence, helping companies of all sizes implement socially and environmentally responsible practices. Learn how to address environmental and human rights risks effectively, even with limited resources, and contribute to solving critical societal problems.