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The Circular Economy
Ellen MacArthur delivered a special presentation on the circular economy.
This occurred at the BSR Conference 2015, held in November 2015 in San Francisco, California.
Climate change and increasing raw material scarcity demand a radical shift from traditional business models. A circular economy is essential.
Businesses are uniquely positioned to lead this transformation by controlling waste, utilizing cleaner energy sources, and collaborating with NGOs and governments.
This concept was highlighted in an article published on May 14, 2013, by The Guardian.
Hosted by Duncan Stewart, the 'Take, make, dispose' model describes our current linear economy: extracting raw materials, making products, then discarding them. This 20th-century consumerism has led to dwindling resources, overflowing waste, and significant environmental damage.
In contrast, the Circular Economy offers a progressive, efficient, and environmentally friendly alternative, mimicking nature by eliminating waste. The final Eco Eye series 12 program explores this model, showcasing Irish companies adopting it and featuring experts discussing its challenges and opportunities.
Tim Jackson, the UK's first Professor of Sustainable Development, directs the Research group on Lifestyles, Values and Environment (RESOLVE) at the University of Surrey's Centre for Environmental Strategy.
This information was published on March 13, 2012.
Ken Webster, Head of Learning at The Ellen MacArthur Foundation (UK), introduces the concept of a circular economy. This model is crucial given the depletion of cheap fossil fuels and key materials, alongside rising populations and growing anxieties concerning water resources, food production, and harmful wastes.
These challenges demand a fundamental rethinking of our production and consumption systems, rather than just patching them up. We must actively rethink, redesign, and build a positive future.
Comedian Steve Punt, portraying a "mad professor," challenges conventional thinking and invites viewers to "Get Loopy."
This video, uploaded on September 1, 2010, explores the circular economy. Discover more at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
You can also follow the Ellen MacArthur Foundation on Twitter.
On September 2, 2010, Ellen MacArthur launched her new Foundation at the Science Museum in London. This renowned venue, a showcase of modern innovation, provided a fitting setting for the announcement.
The Foundation's mission is to advocate for a sustainable future, calling on people to 're-think, re-design, and build' it.
Ellen MacArthur explores how insights from living systems can help redesign our future, addressing challenges posed by finite materials and energy. Visit Ellen MacArthur's website for more information.
Discover more about the circular economy at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and follow them on Twitter.
The Circular Economy 100 is a global platform that unites leading companies, emerging innovators, and regions. Its mission is to accelerate the transition to a circular economy over a three-year period.
To learn more or apply, contact the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Visit their website: ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/business/ce100.
Newscaster Jon Snow interviewed Dame Ellen MacArthur about the circular economy and the first year of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Snow challenged the Foundation's mission to inspire a generation to rethink and redesign for a positive future, questioning the circular economy's implementation and impact on business.
Drawing on over five years of research, Dame Ellen made a strong case for the circular economy. She emphasized it as a distinct, sustainable business model crucial for ensuring a viable long-term future.
There's a significant opportunity to rethink and redesign how we make things. The "Re-Thinking Progress" initiative explores how a change in perspective can transform our economy, enabling us to design products "made to be made again" and power systems with renewable energy. This approach aims to build a creative, innovative, and restorative economy.
Discover more about the circular economy and its economic and business rationale through the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Explore their "Towards the Circular Economy" reports and follow them on Twitter for further insights.
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The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection
“The Thinking Game” is the inside story of DeepMind's groundbreaking AI research, culminating in the Nobel Prize-winning AlphaFold breakthrough. Filmed over five years by the award-winning team behind "AlphaGo," this documentary explores co-founder Demis Hassabis's lifelong pursuit of artificial general intelligence and the rigorous scientific journey from mastering strategy games to solving the 50-year-old protein folding problem.
Following its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival, "The Thinking Game" is now available to watch for free. For those interested in hosting a screening for a classroom, community, or workplace, visit: rocofilms.com/films/the-thinking-game/.
