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Transforming Our Economy

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Inspired by the Capital Institute's Third Millennium Economy initiative, this collection highlights those voices - ecological economists, sociologist, finance professionals, environmentalists, community developers - advocating a restructuring of our economy to transition to a truly sustainable economic system.

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'Breaking the Plastic Wave': Why we need a circular economy for plastics
September 10, 2020

The comprehensive Breaking the Plastic Wave study, released in July 2020 by The Pew Charitable Trusts and SYSTEMIQ, confirms the circular economy as the sole solution to plastic waste and pollution.

The Foundation's perspective emphasizes this vision's economic, climate, and social benefits. Urgent action is critical; a five-year delay means 80 million additional tonnes of plastic entering our oceans by 2040. Learn more about this vital solution.