Dr. Amy Ando, Professor of Environmental Economics, shares insights into her research and its significance.

She also serves as co-Director of the Center for the Economics of Sustainability at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Explore the Center's work at https://ceos.illinois.edu.

Explore four mini-talk lectures from University of Illinois faculty on their latest research in sustainability economics. Topics include using nature to prevent the next pandemic (Amy Ando), the economic and environmental aspects of biofuels (Madhu Khanna), small farmers and global value chains (Hope Michelson), and the realities of fracking (Yilan Xu).

Learn more and listen to these talks. Visit our website: [https://ceos.illinois.edu/](https://ceos.illinois.edu/), Twitter: [https://twitter.com/ceos_il](https://twitter.com/ceos_il), and Soundcloud: [https://soundcloud.com/user-451767727-776956376](https://soundcloud.com/user-451767727-776956376).

Madhu offers a concise overview of her work.

In under three minutes, she explains both her role and its significance.

Listen to Associate Professor Hope Michelson (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) explain how agricultural sustainability standards in developed nations can hinder smallholder growers in the Global South from participating in the global economy. This presentation was part of the inaugural CEOS Mini-Talk series, an event featuring concise lectures on the economics of sustainability.

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Listen to Madhu Kanna of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as she breaks down the costs, benefits, and optimal production combinations of various biofuels, aiming to maximize both environmental and economic efficiency.

This presentation was recorded during the inaugural CEOS Mini-Talk series, an hour-long event where four CEOS faculty delivered concise, fifteen-minute lectures on the economics of sustainability.

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Listen to Professor Amy Ando of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign discuss harnessing natural systems to combat future zoonotic disease outbreaks.

Her presentation was part of the inaugural CEOS Mini-Talk series, an hour-long event where four CEOS faculty delivered concise, fifteen-minute lectures on the economics of sustainability.

Explore more by visiting our website, following us on Twitter, or listening on Soundcloud.

Explore four insightful "mini-talk" lectures from University of Illinois faculty, showcasing their latest research in the economics of sustainability. These talks cover diverse topics, including the prevalence of organic U.S. farmland (Joe Janzen), challenges to conservation tillage adoption (Ben Gramig), food waste along the supply chain (Brenna Ellison), and consumer willingness to pay for local brewing and hops (Shadi Atallah).

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Listen to Associate Professor Yilan Xu of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as she clarifies common misconceptions about fracking, introducing its often-overlooked costs and benefits.

This presentation was recorded during the CEOS Mini-Talk series, an hour-long event where four CEOS faculty deliver concise, fifteen-minute lectures on the economics of sustainability.

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Join three applied economists from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics as they discuss overcoming current sustainability challenges in agricultural and urban systems. Each will speak for 15 minutes, followed by a Q&A session.

Speakers and topics include Erica Myers on "Machine learning can increase the impact of energy efficiency programs," Nick Paulson on "Identifying win-wins: Evidence from field-level practices," and Bruce Sherrick on "Crop Insurance connections to sustainable farming practices."

Zoom login information will be sent to registered attendees during the week of the event. This session is sponsored by the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Associate Professor Ben Gramig of the University of Illinois discusses why farmers often don't adopt cost-saving conservation tillage practices and how policymakers can address these barriers.

This presentation was part of the Center for the Economics of Sustainability (CEOS) "Mini-Talks" series, which features four concise, fifteen-minute lectures on sustainability economics.

Learn more on our website, Twitter, and Soundcloud.

Three applied economists present on overcoming current sustainability challenges in agricultural and urban systems. This international session features 15-minute talks, each followed by a Q&A segment.

Hope Michelson discusses "Low Fertilizer in Sub-Saharan Africa: New Insights Into an Old Problem." Peter Christensen explores "What Can Ride-hailing Experiments Tell Us about Sustainable Transportation Challenges in Developing Countries." Catalina Herrera-Almanza examines "Natural Disasters, Mitigation and Human Capital Outcomes in Developing Countries."

This session is sponsored by the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Reflect on 2025's pivotal circular economy moments with Fin, Lou, and Pippa from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Circular Economy Show. This episode highlights the year's big ideas and practical breakthroughs.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an international charity accelerating the transition to a circular economy to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution.

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This episode challenges negative headlines, highlighting real progress in the circular economy across plastics, fashion, automotive, and COP. We delve into COP's relevance, Honda's circularity center, Patagonia's environmental report, and major brands backing a new plastics agenda.

Explore related articles for deeper insights: COP30 Circular Economy Day, Honda Circularity Center, Patagonia Report Analysis, and Reuters on Plastics Agenda.

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Recorded live at Climate Week New York, this episode explores why retailers must embrace the circular economy for food. With global food systems contributing a third of greenhouse gas emissions and facing supply chain shocks, guests from Visa, PepsiCo, and the National Retail Federation discuss making circularity more convenient and investing in shared solutions to scale this vital transition.

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Recorded live during Climate Week NYC, this episode features Danielle Holly (Ellen MacArthur Foundation) with guests from HP, SAP, and Google. They discuss how technology can embed a circular economy as a core business strategy, exploring AI's role, circular design, and collaborative solutions to systemic blockers.

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This final episode of our mini-series, based on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's report "How not to fail: Avoiding 10 common pitfalls when scaling circular business models," highlights the critical role of coordination. Lead researchers Maddy Oliver and Ella Hedley explain that successful circular models require more than a strong design; they demand empowered and aligned teams with shared goals, incentives, and ownership to scale effectively.

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Circular business models offer significant value beyond just sustainability, driving new revenue, brand strength, and efficiency. However, they often fail to scale without a strong financial case. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's "How not to fail" report and a recent podcast with researchers Maddy Oliver and Ella Hedley highlight that sustainability-focused pitches can lower internal commitment. They advocate for commercial collaboration, citing the HolyGrail partnership. Listen to episode 196 for more.

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A new film explores how the fashion industry can build a competitive, desirable, and resilient future. It features Arc’teryx, H&M Group, and Tapestry (Coach), participants in The Fashion ReModel – an Ellen MacArthur Foundation project demonstrating how to generate profit without producing more clothes.

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To build a competitive and resilient future, the fashion industry must embrace circular business models. A new film from The Fashion ReModel, an Ellen MacArthur Foundation project, highlights real-world examples from Arc’teryx, H&M Group, and Tapestry (Coach), demonstrating how to make money without making more clothes.

These models—including rental, resale, repair, and remaking—offer economic resilience by reducing exposure to supply chain disruptions and price volatility. Businesses can embed these strategies into their core operations. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity promoting a circular economy, encourages action. Explore insights: ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/the-fashion-remodel/insights

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This episode, part of a mini-series on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's "How not to fail" report, examines why circular business models often fail. Discover how to avoid three strategic misalignment pitfalls by integrating business operations, customer needs, and product requirements for scalable success.

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