Published December 2, 2025, by The New Press, "The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late" by Judith Enck, Adam Mahoney, and Beyond Plastics is an

Published December 2, 2025, by The New Press, "The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late" by Judith Enck, Adam Mahoney, and Beyond Plastics is an Amazon Editors' Pick. This powerful investigation reveals plastic's devastating impact on human health and the environment, from poisoned oceans and polluted air to microplastic contamination and environmental racism.

The book critically examines plastic's paradox, challenging the belief that recycling alone can solve the crisis. Instead, it debunks industry claims and emphasizes the urgent need for action, offering practical solutions like a "household waste audit" to empower readers. Learn more at: beyondplastics.org/publications/problem-with-plastic-book (ISBN: 9781620979457).

Kashmala Kakakhel, an expert in international climate finance policy, discusses how climate change will determine tomorrow's winners and losers. With over 14 years of experience, she ensures

Kashmala Kakakhel, an expert in international climate finance policy, discusses how climate change will determine tomorrow's winners and losers. With over 14 years of experience, she ensures climate funding meets developing countries' needs and designs projects for international funds.

Since 2016, Kashmala has advised Pakistan's representative to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board. In 2020, as Lead Co-Chair Advisor for over 130 developing nations, she facilitated the approval of 37 projects totaling US$2.1 billion and led the GCF's Strategic Plan update. Her prior leadership at CDKN also significantly advanced climate finance access and contributed to the UN Warsaw International Mechanism on Loss and Damage. She is also an author and TEDx speaker. Learn more at TEDx.

Sustainability Illustrated provides engaging videos for learning and teaching, created by sustainability consultant Alexandre Magnin (amcreative.org).

Sustainability Illustrated provides engaging videos for learning and teaching, created by sustainability consultant Alexandre Magnin (amcreative.org). Explore more videos on sustainabilityillustrated.com and YouTube. Stay updated by subscribing (alturl.com/jc8u6), supporting on Patreon, or connecting via Twitter and Facebook.

This video introduces Natural Capitalism, a business model that values natural and human resources, alongside vital ecological services. It advocates for treating nature's contributions as assets on a balance sheet, akin to 'taking good care of the goose that lays the golden egg'. The collapse of the Atlantic northwest cod fishery exemplifies the consequences of ignoring natural capital; treating cod as an infinite resource led to its depletion and the demise of a 500-year industry. A natural capitalism approach would have managed cod as a living resource, ensuring replenishment rates were respected and focusing on the service of feeding people sustainably. Similarly, for a clothing company, this means accounting for the full value of all inputs—from cotton and dyes to human labor—on the balance sheet. Learn more about Natural Capitalism on Wikipedia and natcap.org.

This framework highlights that the economy is nested within society, which in turn depends on the environment. Therefore, economic and social prosperity are fundamentally reliant on natural and human capital. Businesses globally are adopting this model, finding innovation and competitive advantages. Future videos will delve into successful company examples, circular economy, biomimicry, and related business opportunities.

On April 8, 2024, CLG Europe’s Materials and Products Taskforce hosted a WCEF Side Event webinar: "How the new EU institutions can kickstart the Circular Economy." Ahead of European elections,

On April 8, 2024, CLG Europe’s Materials and Products Taskforce hosted a WCEF Side Event webinar: "How the new EU institutions can kickstart the Circular Economy." Ahead of European elections, experts discussed the circular economy's political role. A recent ESABCC report highlights minimal EU progress in circular material use, increasing from 10.8% (2010) to 11.7% (2021).

To meet the EU's 2030 goal of doubling this rate, a tenfold increase in current annual progress requires more recycling and less material demand. The Taskforce, established in 2021 to drive policy, will release a report later this year. It will set the EU's circular economy policy agenda for the next five years, recommending actions to accelerate the shift to climate-neutral materials.

Mr. Nam Phong Pham, Founder and Chairman of VuPhong Solar Power, began his journey in February 2009 by launching solarpower.vn, a website dedicated to solar and

Mr. Nam Phong Pham, Founder and Chairman of VuPhong Solar Power, began his journey in February 2009 by launching solarpower.vn, a website dedicated to solar and clean energy news. Driven by a desire to bring affordable clean energy to rural Vietnam, he researched global solar technologies and established local production lines. VuPhong Solar was born after its first significant order: 14 solar power systems for Bu Gia Map National Park.

From a modest start-up, VuPhong Solar has grown into a leading Vietnamese solar company, distributing solutions across Asia and Africa. Mr. Nam Phong's TEDx Countdown talk, aligning with SDG 7 (Affordable & Clean Energy), offers insights into the future of clean energy, drawing from his 12 years of experience. Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

In Nevada's Thacker Pass, Indigenous tribes are battling powerful entities over a massive lithium mine by Lithium Americas. Backed by the Biden administration and General Motors, this project,

In Nevada's Thacker Pass, Indigenous tribes are battling powerful entities over a massive lithium mine by Lithium Americas. Backed by the Biden administration and General Motors, this project, vital for electric vehicles, exposes the dark side of the "green energy" transition, prioritizing profit over sacred land and local communities.

The documentary, "Thacker Pass - Mining the Sacred," by award-winning journalist Brandi Morin and filmmaker Geordie Day, chronicles the Indigenous resisters putting their freedom on the line. It was co-produced by Ricochet Media, IndigiNews, and The Real News Network.

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On October 18, Dr. Sharon Blackie explored stories, myths, and archetypes, illustrating the transformative power of inner inquiry to shift the collective mindset. The interactive session

On October 18, Dr. Sharon Blackie explored stories, myths, and archetypes, illustrating the transformative power of inner inquiry to shift the collective mindset. The interactive session emphasized how solitude and nature deepen our sense of kinship, concluding with a challenge to consider foundational shifts for metamorphosis.

Dr. Blackie is an award-winning writer, psychologist, and mythologist, focusing on reimagining women's stories and the relevance of myths today. Learn more about her work: sharonblackie.net. Karen Doyle Grossman, Executive Director for the Garrison Institute, previously founded MicroMentor, the world's largest community of entrepreneurs and mentors: micromentor.org.

Prof. Fadel Adib from MIT will present "Decoding Hidden Worlds," a talk on a new generation of sensing technologies. These innovations offer unprecedented perception for climate monitoring,

Prof. Fadel Adib from MIT will present "Decoding Hidden Worlds," a talk on a new generation of sensing technologies. These innovations offer unprecedented perception for climate monitoring, robotics, and smart environments, with transformative impacts across healthcare, food security, and even extraterrestrial exploration. Key technologies include ocean IoT for climate change, robotic perception of hidden objects, AR "X-ray vision," and wireless sensing that monitors vital signs through walls without contact.

This webinar is organized by the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU J-FET), a free international journal covering all communications and networking paradigms. Explore the ITU Journal and its webinar series programme for more information and open Calls for Papers.

At just 27, Mylène L’orguilloux has launched a pioneering 100% zero-waste clothing line in France. She challenges conventional fashion, where aesthetics often overshadow ethics, proving that

At just 27, Mylène L’orguilloux has launched a pioneering 100% zero-waste clothing line in France. She challenges conventional fashion, where aesthetics often overshadow ethics, proving that sustainable practices are achievable from her Bordeaux workshop.

As a CAD pattern maker, Mylène initiated the MILAN AV-JC project to explore Zero Waste Design. Tired of environmentally absurd industrial rules, she now develops new techniques, seeing "zero waste" as a creative, sustainable answer to fashion's significant environmental impact. The project fosters multidisciplinary collaboration among designers and pattern makers for conscious design decisions.

MILAN AV-JC aims to transform conventional fashion, supporting ethical initiatives and emphasizing consumer power. This work was featured at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.