Harmen, with a background in media and design, is passionate about materials and manufacturing. He challenges the current "short lifecycle" model where cheap plastic dominates. His vision is to

Harmen, with a background in media and design, is passionate about materials and manufacturing. He challenges the current "short lifecycle" model where cheap plastic dominates. His vision is to transform plastic's role from single-use to a high-quality technical material, advocating for alternative materials and global solutions to plastic pollution.

Our increasing reliance on plastics has led to severe environmental consequences. Global production reached 311 million tons by 2015, yet only 9% is recycled, with 95% ending up in oceans. Despite thousands of plastic types being technically recyclable, economic and practical challenges persist. This necessitates a reevaluation of our material choices and their long-term impact.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Cities are crucial for advancing the circular economy, unlocking economic, environmental, and social benefits. By 2050, most people will live in cities, which currently consume vast resources,

Cities are crucial for advancing the circular economy, unlocking economic, environmental, and social benefits. By 2050, most people will live in cities, which currently consume vast resources, generating significant waste and emissions under a linear "take-make-waste" system. A circular economy offers a vital path to rethink resource use, supporting city priorities and prosperity.

The "Circular Economy in Cities" project explores opportunities in urban systems (buildings, mobility, products), guiding city governments on transition strategies and policy.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, leads global efforts to accelerate this transition. Learn more on our website. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Follow us: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium.

Mile-long drift gillnets indiscriminately trap and drown marine mammals, including endangered sperm whales. This deadly fishing gear kills more marine mammals than all other observed U.S. West

Mile-long drift gillnets indiscriminately trap and drown marine mammals, including endangered sperm whales. This deadly fishing gear kills more marine mammals than all other observed U.S. West Coast Fisheries combined.

Oceana is working to protect at-risk whales and other marine life from these indiscriminate nets. Join their efforts to help save these animals: https://bit.ly/2ZLMXFC

Greenland's vast ice sheet, covering 80% of the island and two miles thick, serves as the world's largest natural laboratory. By studying minerals and gases trapped in ice cores, glaciologists

Greenland's vast ice sheet, covering 80% of the island and two miles thick, serves as the world's largest natural laboratory. By studying minerals and gases trapped in ice cores, glaciologists unravel ancient mysteries—like past temperatures or the disappearance of the Norse—and gain critical insights into the future of climate change.

Journalist Jon Gertner explores this topic in his book, "The Ice at the End of the World." Purchase it here: https://amzn.to/2RtLtwY

For more on Greenland's ice and climate change, visit BigThink.com: https://bigthink.com/videos/greenlands-ice-a-trip-back-in-time-to-see-the-future-of-climate-change

Remanufacturing offers clear benefits, yet remains a niche practice. Our guest will discuss its potential to triple by 2050, enabling better design, material, and energy choices for the

Remanufacturing offers clear benefits, yet remains a niche practice. Our guest will discuss its potential to triple by 2050, enabling better design, material, and energy choices for the future.

The show will also explore criticisms of conventional economic growth. Our guest argues we should stop trying to enlarge the economy, and instead learn to "make ourselves at home with this wealth." This involves considering implementation, ensuring inclusivity, and convincing policymakers.

Jo Dodds, a bushfire survivor from Tathra, and activist Peck discuss Australia's escalating climate crisis. Across the country, communities are experiencing severe climate damage, from devastating

Jo Dodds, a bushfire survivor from Tathra, and activist Peck discuss Australia's escalating climate crisis. Across the country, communities are experiencing severe climate damage, from devastating floods and bushfires to parched rivers.

Coal remains the primary driver of climate change, with politicians often prioritizing corporate interests over public well-being. It's time to add your voice and demand action: act.gp/climateemergency.

Across Australia, communities face the harsh realities of climate change—from floods and bushfires to drought. Beef and solar farmer Ed Suttle and activist Laura highlight the urgent need to

Across Australia, communities face the harsh realities of climate change—from floods and bushfires to drought. Beef and solar farmer Ed Suttle and activist Laura highlight the urgent need to address this crisis, emphasizing that coal remains a primary driver.

For too long, corporate interests and political inaction have delayed essential climate action. It's time to prioritize people over profit and tackle our climate emergency without further delay.

Add your voice: act.gp/climateemergency

Climate scientist Ken Caldeira warns that humanity is transforming our planet without fully understanding the long-term consequences of these actions.

He highlighted a recent lab experiment

Climate scientist Ken Caldeira warns that humanity is transforming our planet without fully understanding the long-term consequences of these actions.

He highlighted a recent lab experiment where grocery store mussels were dissolved, revealing pervasive microparticles of plastic, underscoring widespread environmental impact.

Mohammed's talk emphasizes the urgent need to reframe environmental education. He advocates for curriculum changes, incorporating topics like lake studies and hazardous substances, and encouraging

Mohammed's talk emphasizes the urgent need to reframe environmental education. He advocates for curriculum changes, incorporating topics like lake studies and hazardous substances, and encouraging reflection on future environmental roles. He stresses that we can no longer afford past resource consumption and carbon footprints.

A lifelong teacher, administrator, and enthusiast of molecular and conservation biology, Mohammed developed a love for nature early in Eastern India. Now at UWC Changshu China, he enhances his knowledge in educational leadership and biology. He is passionate about sharing his insights on environmental education's effectiveness and importance with younger generations. This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Helena Molvin Valdes is a long-standing leader in climate protection. Through the UN Environment Programme, she manages a global coalition that unites governments, businesses, and civil society

Helena Molvin Valdes is a long-standing leader in climate protection. Through the UN Environment Programme, she manages a global coalition that unites governments, businesses, and civil society organizations to enhance air quality worldwide.

She recently joined 24 Hours of Reality, an event by The Climate Reality Project, to discuss the health risks associated with short-lived climate pollutants.