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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.

Curated by mokiethecat

How Open Source is changing the rules of design (highlights)
May 02, 2020

Technology like 3D printers and CNC routers facilitates mass localized production, enabling blueprints to be transferred and goods made locally with regional materials. UK-based Open Desk, spearheaded by co-founder Joni Steiner, is at the forefront of this movement, leveraging extensive experience in furniture design, community collaboration, and augmented reality.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity launched in 2010 by Ellen MacArthur, is a global thought leader accelerating the transition to a circular economy. It actively places this concept on the agenda for business, government, and academia. Discover more about their work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org, or subscribe to their YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/made2bemadeagain.