Bridget Anderson, Deputy Commissioner of Recycling and Sustainability at the New York City Department of Sanitation, discusses the city's collaborative approach to introducing a circular economy.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition towards a circular economy through business, learning, insights, and communications.

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Ray Anderson, Founder and Chairman of Interface, Inc., discusses his book, *Confessions of a Radical Industrialist*. Interface has pursued sustainability since 1994, aiming for a zero footprint by 2020. Anderson's work credibly proves the business case for sustainability.

Learn more about the book: Confessions of a Radical Industrialist. (August 2009)

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Conventional substances used to make our cosmetics, fabrics, paints, and packaging bright and colorful often include metal or oil-derived ingredients. For example, the most common pigment, titanium

Conventional substances used to make our cosmetics, fabrics, paints, and packaging bright and colorful often include metal or oil-derived ingredients. For example, the most common pigment, titanium dioxide, causes a white coloration and is used in products from toothpaste to paper. Titanium dioxide has recently been recognized as a carcinogen and banned from food and pharmaceutical products in the EU. Furthermore, many pigments are mined in areas with high incident rates of human rights abuses, and where water is scarce. There are some bio-derived alternatives, but none have been able to compete at cost… until Sparxell. Sparxell has developed the first environmentally sustainable, non-toxic pigments, glitters, sequins and films. Inspired by structural color found in the marble berry, their patented manufacturing technique transforms cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) into uniformly reflective, highly dispersible particles with state-of-the-art performance. The pigments are a fully biodegradable, easier to source alternative with an unlimited range of vibrant colors. The Ray of Hope Accelerator (formerly Prize) supports nature-inspired solutions addressing the world's biggest environmental and sustainability challenges. Created in honor of Ray C. Anderson, founder of Interface, Inc. and a business and sustainability leader, the $100,000 Ray of Hope Prize (2020-2023) shone a light on the innovative, nature-inspired solutions that we need to build a sustainable and resilient world. Sparxell was selected as a finalist for the 2022 Ray of Hope Prize. Starting in 2024, the Ray of Hope Accelerator, built upon 8 years of programming, continues to support and foster a vibrant global community of innovative startups inspired by nature. Animation: Jules Bartl Script and Narration: Charlotte Stoddart Sound Design: Nigel Manington Fact checker: Rachael Bale Special thanks to the Ray C. Anderson Foundation (https://www.raycandersonfoundation.org/) Ray of Hope Accelerator (formerly Prize) https://biomimicry.org/rayofhopeprize/ Sign Up for our Innovation Newsletter @ https://biomimicry.org/innovation-newsletter/ Get to know Sparxell: https://sparxell.com LEARN ABOUT BIOMIMICRY https://biomimicry.org/ https://asknature.org/ SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/biomimicryinstitute/ https://www.facebook.com/biomimicryinstitute https://www.linkedin.com/company/biomimicryinstitute/ #biomimicry #learnfromnature #innovation #natureinspired

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Reliance on honeybees for commercial pollination presents major challenges for growers, especially as local pollinator populations decline. To address this, the pioneering startup BloomX has

Reliance on honeybees for commercial pollination presents major challenges for growers, especially as local pollinator populations decline. To address this, the pioneering startup BloomX has developed devices like the Robee and Crossbee to mimic the different pollination strategies of bees, like bumble bees’ buzz pollination and honey bees’ electrostatic pollination. By embracing such technology, we can reduce dependence on commercial honeybees, mitigate disease spread, and ensure abundant food production for the future. The Ray of Hope Accelerator (formerly Prize) supports nature-inspired solutions addressing the world's biggest environmental and sustainability challenges. Created in honor of Ray C. Anderson, founder of Interface, Inc. and a business and sustainability leader, the $100,000 Ray of Hope Prize (2020-2023) shone a light on the innovative, nature-inspired solutions that we need to build a sustainable and resilient world. BloomX was selected as a finalist for the 2022 Ray of Hope Prize. Starting in 2024, the Ray of Hope Accelerator, built upon 8 years of programming, continues to support and foster a vibrant global community of innovative startups inspired by nature, with more resources. Animation: Jules Bartl Script and Narration: Charlotte Stoddart Sound Design: Nigel Manington Fact checker: Rachael Bale Special thanks to the Ray C. Anderson Foundation (https://www.raycandersonfoundation.org/) Ray of Hope Accelerator (formerly Prize) https://biomimicry.org/rayofhopeprize/ Sign Up for our Innovation Newsletter @ https://biomimicry.org/innovation-newsletter/ Visit the Biomimicry Institute @ https://biomimicry.org/ Learn more on BloomX’s inspiration and innovation on AskNature.org: https://asknature.org/innovation/crop-improving-pollination-devices-inspired-by-bees/ Visit BloomX @ https://www.bloomx.ag/ SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/biomimicryinstitute/ https://www.facebook.com/biomimicryinstitute https://www.linkedin.com/company/biomimicryinstitute/ ______________ LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 #learning #science #sustainability Thanks for watching the video The Future of Food | How This ECO Friendly Innovation will Save the Planet by Mimicking Honey Bees

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“Biofertilizers”, or fertilizers that use living soil microbes to help plants grow, are an alternative to chemical fertilizers, but some of the most useful microbes—delicate, non-sporing

“Biofertilizers”, or fertilizers that use living soil microbes to help plants grow, are an alternative to chemical fertilizers, but some of the most useful microbes—delicate, non-sporing bacteria—dry out and die on the shelf before they can be put in the ground. Inspired by the silk produced by silkworms and by the tardigrades, also known as water bears - the microscopic animals that can survive the most extreme conditions - Ivu Biologics developed a seed coating solution that extends the shelf-life of the microbe-embedded seed coatings, ultimately increasing crop yields, restoring soil health, reducing need for conventional fertilizers and pesticides while being biodegradable. The Ray of Hope Accelerator (formerly Prize) supports nature-inspired solutions addressing the world's biggest environmental and sustainability challenges. Created in honor of Ray C. Anderson, founder of Interface, Inc. and a business and sustainability leader, the $100,000 Ray of Hope Prize (2020-2023) shone a light on the innovative, nature-inspired solutions that we need to build a sustainable and resilient world. Ivu Biologics was selected as a finalist for the 2022 Ray of Hope Prize. Starting in 2024, the Ray of Hope Accelerator, built upon 8 years of programming, continues to support and foster a vibrant global community of innovative startups inspired by nature. •Animation: Jules Bartl •Script and Narration: Charlotte Stoddart •Sound Design: Nigel Manington •Fact checker: Rachael Bale •Special thanks to the Ray C. Anderson Foundation (https://www.raycandersonfoundation.org/) •Ray of Hope Accelerator (formerly Prize) https://biomimicry.org/innovation/accelerator/ •Sign Up for our Innovation Newsletter: https://biomimicry.org/innovation-newsletter/ •Learn more on Ivu Biologics’s inspiration and innovation on AskNature.org: INNOVATION PAGE: https://asknature.org/innovation/shelf-stable-microbe-rich-biofertilizer-inspired-by-tardigrades/ STRATEGY PAGE: https://asknature.org/strategy/cryptobiosis-protects-from-extremes/ •Follow Ivu Biologics on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivubio LEARN ABOUT BIOMIMICRY https://biomimicry.org/ https://asknature.org/ SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/biomimicryinstitute/ https://www.facebook.com/biomimicryinstitute https://www.linkedin.com/company/biomimicryinstitute/ #biomimicry #asknature #innovation #tardigrades #silkworms #revolutionizeagriculture

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The chemical industry currently depends on fossil fuels and requires extreme temperature and pressure conditions for production. These inefficient processes use huge amounts of energy, and release

The chemical industry currently depends on fossil fuels and requires extreme temperature and pressure conditions for production. These inefficient processes use huge amounts of energy, and release gigatons of carbon dioxide and dangerous byproducts every year. More sustainable alternatives, such as fermentation and electrochemistry, are also inefficient and expensive. What if we could make chemical production sustainable, inspired by nature? With this mindset, startup Anodyne Chemistries has created a new bioelectric manufacturing process to produce chemicals more efficiently and sustainably than the leading thermochemical process. The Ray of Hope Accelerator (formerly Prize) supports nature-inspired solutions addressing the world's biggest environmental and sustainability challenges. Created in honor of Ray C. Anderson, founder of Interface, Inc. and a business and sustainability leader, the $100,000 Ray of Hope Prize (2020-2023) shone a light on the innovative, nature-inspired solutions that we need to build a sustainable and resilient world. Anodyne Chemistries was selected as a finalist for the 2022 Ray of Hope Prize. Starting in 2024, the Ray of Hope Accelerator, built upon 8 years of programming, continues to support and foster a vibrant global community of innovative startups inspired by nature. Animation: Jules Bartl Script and Narration: Charlotte Stoddart Sound Design: Nigel Manington Fact checker: Rachael Bale Special thanks to the Ray C. Anderson Foundation (https://www.raycandersonfoundation.org/) Ray of Hope Accelerator (formerly Prize) https://biomimicry.org/rayofhopeprize/ Sign Up for our Innovation Newsletter @ https://biomimicry.org/innovation-newsletter/ Visit the Biomimicry Institute @ https://biomimicry.org/ Learn more on Anodyne Chemistries’ inspiration and innovation on AskNature.org @ https://asknature.org/strategy/chemicals-made-with-natural-ingredients/ Visit Anodyne Chemistries @ https://anodynechemistries.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/biomimicryinstitute/ https://www.facebook.com/biomimicryinstitute https://www.linkedin.com/company/biomimicryinstitute/ ______________ LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 #learning #science #chemistry Thanks for watching the video A Sustainable Solution for the Chemical Industry (Inspired by Nature)

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Life on Earth would not be possible without plants but their importance is often overlooked. Globally nearly 16,000 plant species are at risk of extinction although only 11% of plants have even been

Life on Earth would not be possible without plants but their importance is often overlooked. Globally nearly 16,000 plant species are at risk of extinction although only 11% of plants have even been assessed. In the United States, more than 900 plants are endangered, and 70 more are waiting in line for protection. The Center is hard at work to protect imperiled plants across the country from deserts to rainforests to southeastern swamps. Join us for this webinar to learn about our work to save endangered plants and how you can help. The presentation will feature our Hawaii Director Maxx Phillips and Ileene Anderson, a senior scientist in our Public Lands program. Learn more about Hawaii’s plant extinction crisis in this Great Big Story video: https://youtu.be/XFAQeyUfiAc

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Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret is a groundbreaking environmental documentary. It follows a filmmaker uncovering the planet's most destructive industry and why leading environmental organizations avoid discussing it. The film was published on June 6, 2014.

Produced by Kip Anderson and Keegan Kuhn, it is an Animals United Movement (A.U.M.) production.

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Recycling and repairing items is time-consuming and expensive. But what if there were a new self-healing composite material that not only boosts the circular economy--items can actually repair

Recycling and repairing items is time-consuming and expensive. But what if there were a new self-healing composite material that not only boosts the circular economy--items can actually repair themselves like humans and plants do?! In this video, we share how the brilliant scientists at startup CompPair developed a special self-healable resin to produce composite materials that can repair themselves when triggered by heat. By extending the lifetime of products in this way, we can reduce waste and save energy. The Ray of Hope Accelerator (formerly Prize) supports nature-inspired solutions addressing the world's biggest environmental and sustainability challenges. Created in honor of Ray C. Anderson, founder of Interface, Inc. and a business and sustainability leader, the $100,000 Ray of Hope Prize (2020-2023) shone a light on the innovative, nature-inspired solutions that we need to build a sustainable and resilient world. CompPair was selected as a finalist for the 2023 Ray of Hope Prize. Starting in 2024, the Ray of Hope Accelerator, built upon 8 years of programming, continues to support and foster a vibrant global community of innovative startups inspired by nature. Animation: Jules Bartl Script and Narration: Charlotte Stoddart Sound Design: Nigel Manington Fact checker: Rachael Bale Special thanks to the Ray C. Anderson Foundation (https://www.raycandersonfoundation.org/) Ray of Hope Accelerator (formerly Prize) https://biomimicry.org/rayofhopeprize/ Sign Up for our Innovation Newsletter @ https://biomimicry.org/innovation-newsletter/ Visit the Biomimicry Institute @ https://biomimicry.org/ Visit CompPair @ https://comppair.ch/ SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/biomimicryinstitute/ https://www.facebook.com/biomimicryinstitute https://www.linkedin.com/company/biomimicryinstitute/ ______________ LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 #learning #science #sustainability Thanks for watching the video This BRILLIANT Sustainability Idea will Change the World | New Self Healing Composite Material

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Catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) claim over 5 million lives annually, driven by biofilm formation on catheter surfaces. Current solutions rely on antibiotic-leaching catheters,

Catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) claim over 5 million lives annually, driven by biofilm formation on catheter surfaces. Current solutions rely on antibiotic-leaching catheters, which fail to prevent biofilm buildup. Inspired by marine organisms, the innovators at ACatechol (cohort 2023) developed a groundbreaking catheter with a bioinspired surface combining biofilm-repelling zwitterionic properties and a 3D gradient structure. Proven to reduce infection rates by over 40% in preclinical studies, this technology has the potential to save 2 million lives annually while significantly cutting biohazard waste and CO2 emissions. The Ray of Hope Accelerator (formerly Prize) supports nature-inspired solutions addressing the world's biggest environmental and sustainability challenges. Created in honor of Ray C. Anderson, founder of Interface, Inc. and a business and sustainability leader, the $100,000 Ray of Hope Prize (2020-2023) shone a light on the innovative, nature-inspired solutions that we need to build a sustainable and resilient world. ACatechol was selected as a finalist for the 2022 Ray of Hope Prize. Starting in 2024, the Ray of Hope Accelerator, built upon 8 years of programming, continues to support and foster a vibrant global community of innovative startups inspired by nature. Learn more on ACatechol’s inspiration and innovation on AskNature.org: https://asknature.org/innovation/antimicrobial-catheters-inspired-by-mussels/ Visit ACatechol: https://www.acatechol.com/ Animation: Jules Bartl Script and Narration: Charlotte Stoddart Sound Design: Nigel Manington Fact checker: Rachael Bale Special thanks to the Ray C. Anderson Foundation (https://www.raycandersonfoundation.org/) LEARN ABOUT THE INSTITUTE: https://biomimicry.org/ https://asknature.org/ SOCIAL MEDIA / biomimicryinstitute / biomimicryinstitute / biomimicryinstitute #biomimicry #innovation #natureinspired #rayofhopeaccelerator #bioinspiredcatheters

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