As a high school student in drought-stricken Reno, Nevada, Celeste Tinajero initiated significant environmental changes at Reed High School.

In 2011, she secured a $12,000 grant from

As a high school student in drought-stricken Reno, Nevada, Celeste Tinajero initiated significant environmental changes at Reed High School.

In 2011, she secured a $12,000 grant from GREENevada to replace leaky bathroom fixtures with water-saving technology. Following this success, she spearheaded efforts to install a hydration station, raising funds through reusable water bottle sales to cover asbestos removal.

Tinajero graduated in 2013, leaving a lasting impact. Today, she continues her advocacy by designing sustainable living curricula for local schools and researching for Reno's "Bag the Ban" campaign against plastic bags.

Green Plans are comprehensive, integrated management strategies designed to achieve environmental and economic

Green Plans are comprehensive, integrated management strategies designed to achieve environmental and economic sustainability, replacing traditional single-issue policies.

These plans have been implemented worldwide, including New Zealand, the Netherlands, and other European Union countries. Advocate Huey Johnson has introduced them to parts of the United States, believing they are crucial for managing Climate Change.

The Netherlands' National Environmental Policy Plan (NEPP), adopted in 1989, is the longest-running example. Despite facing severe environmental problems like congestion and heavy industry, the country achieved significant recovery in under 20 years through its implementation.

Sierra Leone is leading efforts to reduce plastic waste in its tourism sector. The country, rich in biodiversity with beautiful beaches, relies on these natural assets for tourism, yet they are

Sierra Leone is leading efforts to reduce plastic waste in its tourism sector. The country, rich in biodiversity with beautiful beaches, relies on these natural assets for tourism, yet they are threatened by plastic pollution. The World Bank's Sierra Leone Circular Economy in Plastics for Sustainable Tourism and Economic Diversification project supports the government in developing a sustainable, circular economy for tourism. Learn more about their work: http://wrld.bg/HK4Y50UUroh

The World Bank is a primary source of funding and knowledge for low-income countries, dedicated to reducing poverty, fostering shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. More information: http://www.worldbank.org

Robin Gnehm's TEDx Talk chronicles his sustainability journey, revealing how he planted over 1,000,000 trees in four years. An entrepreneur motivated by his love for nature, Robin co-founded Nikin

Robin Gnehm's TEDx Talk chronicles his sustainability journey, revealing how he planted over 1,000,000 trees in four years. An entrepreneur motivated by his love for nature, Robin co-founded Nikin Clothing.

Nikin Clothing operates on a "Tree by Tree" philosophy, planting a tree for every product sold. Robin's mission is to inspire individuals to adopt a sustainable daily life by choosing affordable, fair fashion.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. For more information on TEDx events and their guidelines, please refer to the TEDx content guidelines or learn more about TEDx.

Candice Myers, a self-described "waste tragic," unexpectedly entered the waste industry in 2015. Despite a background in hospitality and accounting, the complexities of waste issues captivated

Candice Myers, a self-described "waste tragic," unexpectedly entered the waste industry in 2015. Despite a background in hospitality and accounting, the complexities of waste issues captivated her, transforming into a deep passion. This led her to pursue a Bachelor of Sustainability at 38 and a Masters of Environmental Sciences, all while raising three children.

Myers is dedicated to educating others and finding solutions to overconsumption and excess waste. She actively volunteers at litter pickups and builds worm farms, advocating for a shift in perspective: from waste as something to dispose of, to a valuable resource. This talk was presented at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

This episode, part of a four-part series on community wealth building, explores how communities transform local economies. By harnessing local assets and anchoring capital, they directly invest in

This episode, part of a four-part series on community wealth building, explores how communities transform local economies. By harnessing local assets and anchoring capital, they directly invest in their people and place, countering the corporate model of wealth extraction. The full series can be explored here.

Insights are shared by Nicole Ndumele (Center for American Progress), Mike Strode (The Kola Nut Collaborative), and Deyanira del Río (New Economy Project). Laura Flanders, host of Laura Flanders & Friends (https://lauraflanders.org/), guest hosts this Bioneers co-production.

Key resources include: Center for American Progress, New Economy Project, Open Collective Foundation, The Kola Nut Collaborative, and the Bioneers Reader: Our Economic Future.