Humans produce 300 million tons of plastic annually, with less than 10% recycled. Morgan Vague and microbiologist Jay Mellies explore a groundbreaking solution: bacteria that have evolved to

Humans produce 300 million tons of plastic annually, with less than 10% recycled. Morgan Vague and microbiologist Jay Mellies explore a groundbreaking solution: bacteria that have evolved to consume plastic. Their research offers a promising path to address our escalating pollution crisis.

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“Papsura: Peak of Evil” follows professional snowboarders Nick Russell and Jerry Mark as they journey from California’s Sierra Nevada to the Indian Himalaya. Their quest: to conquer the

“Papsura: Peak of Evil” follows professional snowboarders Nick Russell and Jerry Mark as they journey from California’s Sierra Nevada to the Indian Himalaya. Their quest: to conquer the 21,165-foot "Peak of Evil" and achieve the biggest line of their lives. Directed by Morgan Shields, the film features Russell, Mark, Jim Morrison, Jeremy Jones, Jim Zellers, and Hilaree Nelson.

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Audrey Choi, Morgan Stanley's Chief Sustainability and Marketing Officer, details finance opportunities within the circular economy and how they are being captured.

The Ellen MacArthur

Audrey Choi, Morgan Stanley's Chief Sustainability and Marketing Officer, details finance opportunities within the circular economy and how they are being captured.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, insights, and communication.

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While decoupling resource consumption from economic growth is well-established in Western Europe, the imperative for economic development in other global regions often relies on resource

While decoupling resource consumption from economic growth is well-established in Western Europe, the imperative for economic development in other global regions often relies on resource extraction.

This discussion explores how financing a circular economy can drive better growth and development across diverse contexts. It features expert commentary from Morgan Stanley (Audrey Choi), BlackRock (Paul Bodnar), and the African Development Bank (Davinah Milenge). Powered by Restream.

Scientific researcher Morgan Vague discovered plastic-eating bacteria, a potential solution to the global plastic pollution problem. Despite being told in school she wasn't "smart enough" for math

Scientific researcher Morgan Vague discovered plastic-eating bacteria, a potential solution to the global plastic pollution problem. Despite being told in school she wasn't "smart enough" for math and science, Morgan pursued her passion.

After high school, she enrolled at Houston Community College, completing remedial math and basic science courses. Accepted to Reed College, a microbiology course ignited her passion for science. Graduating in 2018 with a Biology degree, she is now a research assistant at Reed, focusing on bacterial biodegradation to combat plastic pollution.

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