Banks are the primary creators of money. This raises the question of whether society should reclaim this sovereign power through public ownership of financial institutions.

Ellen Brown,

Banks are the primary creators of money. This raises the question of whether society should reclaim this sovereign power through public ownership of financial institutions.

Ellen Brown, founder of the Public Banking Institute, advocates for owning banks—or at least some of them. She argues this would safeguard public and private deposits, redirect profits to the public interest, ensure control over credit allocation, and reduce government expenses.

A circular food economy redesigns systems to allow nature to thrive. By rethinking ingredients and production, food brands and supermarkets can design food that benefits people, nature, and

A circular food economy redesigns systems to allow nature to thrive. By rethinking ingredients and production, food brands and supermarkets can design food that benefits people, nature, and climate.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, champions the circular economy. This design-driven approach eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

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Solo sailor Ellen MacArthur's circumnavigation of the globe provided profound insights into the world's finite resources and interconnected cycles. Her journey highlighted how today's decisions

Solo sailor Ellen MacArthur's circumnavigation of the globe provided profound insights into the world's finite resources and interconnected cycles. Her journey highlighted how today's decisions directly impact future availability.

Based on this understanding, MacArthur proposes a bold new vision for economic systems. She advocates for a circular economy, moving away from linear models, where resources are continuously reused and regenerated, ensuring sustainability for generations to come.

A special ITU Future Innovators podcast episode, celebrating the 15th International Girls in ICT Day, explores 'AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future.' Host Ellen Taylor speaks

A special ITU Future Innovators podcast episode, celebrating the 15th International Girls in ICT Day, explores 'AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future.' Host Ellen Taylor speaks with Malkia John, a Kenyan engineer, feminist tech advocate, and ITU160 Gender Champion.

Malkia shares her journey, from childhood tech curiosity to founding Sauti Salama. Her platform uses AI and digital tools to strengthen gender-based violence (GBV) response in Kenya. The episode highlights AI for social good, emphasizing local experiences in global tech discussions.

Listen on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kOoZz9UskxulMdyadWlBU?si=fe0d1c42013c4e1a), [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/itu-future-innovators/id1574552765?l=en-GB&i=1000763037982), or [Soundcloud](https://on.soundcloud.com/IY4XGrGCLcTNOTErha). Explore more about ITU's work for women and girls [here](https://www.itu.int/initiatives/gender-equality/).

Daisy Khan, a prominent advocate against Islamophobia and for interfaith harmony, served 18 years as Executive Director of the American Society for Muslim Advancement (ASMA). She founded The

Daisy Khan, a prominent advocate against Islamophobia and for interfaith harmony, served 18 years as Executive Director of the American Society for Muslim Advancement (ASMA). She founded The Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE) to advance women's leadership and gender equality within Islam, offering religiously grounded opinions. An author and recipient of honors like the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award, she was also named among Time's 100 Most Influential People.

Join us for an important conversation with Ms. Khan. This event is hosted by The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. For more, visit [commonwealthclub.org](https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events) or connect on social media: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/commonwealthclub), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thecommonwealthclub/), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/cwclub/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/cwclub).

Native activist Tom Goldtooth and peace advocate Kathy Kelly received the Gandhi Peace Award last Friday (October 30) at the United Church on the Green in New Haven.

This prestigious

Native activist Tom Goldtooth and peace advocate Kathy Kelly received the Gandhi Peace Award last Friday (October 30) at the United Church on the Green in New Haven.

This prestigious award, bestowed annually since 1960 by Promoting Enduring Peace, recognizes outstanding contributions to world peace.

Past recipients include luminaries such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Dorothy Day, Caesar Chavez, Bill McKibben, and Medea Benjamin.

The circular economy has focused on finite materials, but bio-based materials have not received the same attention. This video explores how products made from these materials can circulate and add

The circular economy has focused on finite materials, but bio-based materials have not received the same attention. This video explores how products made from these materials can circulate and add value within a circular economy.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is dedicated to accelerating the transition to a circular economy to address major challenges like climate change and pollution. Subscribe for more insights: YouTube. Learn more about our work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org and follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Individual pilots are effective, but they lack scalability. Discover how to transform an entire system to influence a stagnant market by tuning into our latest episode featuring trailblazing

Individual pilots are effective, but they lack scalability. Discover how to transform an entire system to influence a stagnant market by tuning into our latest episode featuring trailblazing women: Catherine Conway (GoUnpackaged), Ingrid Irigoyen (ZEMBA), and Kate Daly (Closed Loop Partners). They are creating shared pathways for others to advance their circular initiatives.

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On this week's Circular Economy Show, Lou and Fin discuss the importance of shared infrastructure in scaling the circular economy. They highlight initiatives like scalable refill coalitions with

On this week's Circular Economy Show, Lou and Fin discuss the importance of shared infrastructure in scaling the circular economy. They highlight initiatives like scalable refill coalitions with Aldi and Ocado, and efforts to reduce emissions in ocean transport. The episode features insights from Catherine Conway (GoUnpackaged), Ingrid Irigoyen (ZEMBA), and Kate Daly (Closed Loop Partners), who are pioneering the necessary infrastructure for collective progress.

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In this episode of the Circular Economy Show, JJ Freijo, Chief Sustainability and Product Innovation Officer at Brambles, discusses their rental model for pallets and crates, creating a continuous

In this episode of the Circular Economy Show, JJ Freijo, Chief Sustainability and Product Innovation Officer at Brambles, discusses their rental model for pallets and crates, creating a continuous global reuse loop. Having achieved 100% certified timber procurement, Brambles now focuses on regenerative forestry, exemplified by their project in Tabasco, Mexico. JJ highlights the strong business case, from attracting top talent to deepening customer partnerships and engaging sustainability-focused investors.

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