Facing climate change, a global disaster, experts Arielle Crawford, Gene Baur, Jodi Monelle, and Liz Dee convened to inspire sustainable solutions. Moderated by Deepika Phakke, they shared

Facing climate change, a global disaster, experts Arielle Crawford, Gene Baur, Jodi Monelle, and Liz Dee convened to inspire sustainable solutions. Moderated by Deepika Phakke, they shared insights on combating this urgent threat through everyday actions.

Arielle Crawford, founder of ARIELLE, champions sustainable apparel with regenerative materials. Gene Baur, hailed as the "conscience of the food movement," campaigns against factory farming and influenced animal welfare laws. Jodi Monelle's LIVEKINDLY empowers plant-based living for positive global change. Liz Dee, Co-President of Smarties and CEO of Baleine & Bjorn Capital, invests in solutions to outdated animal products and founded Vegan Ladyboss.

This episode of the Circular Economy Show features IKEA's Global Director, Conor Hill, discussing how the brand embeds circular principles into its commercial strategy. IKEA's Buyback & Resell

This episode of the Circular Economy Show features IKEA's Global Director, Conor Hill, discussing how the brand embeds circular principles into its commercial strategy. IKEA's Buyback & Resell model makes second-hand feel new, delivering measurable impact while ensuring affordability and accessibility for customers.

This initiative empowers consumers to actively participate in the circular economy, enhances brand awareness and resilience, and optimizes customer loyalty using data. Watch the full episode to learn more.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy to address climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. Find more about their work here and subscribe for insights.

The circular economy enables products to be sold multiple times, driving revenue and shifting business focus from short-term profit to long-term strategic advantages. This model addresses

The circular economy enables products to be sold multiple times, driving revenue and shifting business focus from short-term profit to long-term strategic advantages. This model addresses challenges like climate change and waste.

On The Circular Economy Show, Fin and Emily Hill (Kantar) discuss measurement guidance for marketing teams. They explore redefining success across commercial, brand, creative, and consumer insight, leveraging measurement to unlock resources for circular initiatives. Share or review the episode.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. Subscribe on their YouTube channel, learn more at www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org, and follow them on Instagram and LinkedIn.

The "membership economy" is profoundly transforming business, comparable to the industrial revolution, states Silicon Valley consultant Robbie Kellman Baxter. This model shifts the consumer-brand

The "membership economy" is profoundly transforming business, comparable to the industrial revolution, states Silicon Valley consultant Robbie Kellman Baxter. This model shifts the consumer-brand relationship from transactional to relational, emphasizing access over ownership and delivering a "forever promise."

While not a new concept—Charles Dickens used subscriptions—modern technology allows businesses to build these ongoing relationships with unprecedented reach. This shift, exemplified by Netflix's success over Blockbuster, prioritizes consistent value and customer certainty. Baxter, author of "The Membership Economy," details this move from one-time payments to recurring revenue and multi-directional communication.

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Pyone Thet Thet Kyaw, founder of Virya Myanmar, urges us to consider the ethical journey of our clothing. Her Yangon-based brand champions ethical fashion and empowers young women from

Pyone Thet Thet Kyaw, founder of Virya Myanmar, urges us to consider the ethical journey of our clothing. Her Yangon-based brand champions ethical fashion and empowers young women from underprivileged backgrounds. Pyone's passion for a socially conscious business originated from witnessing exploitation in the industry at a young age, driving her to create Virya.

Prior to entrepreneurship, Pyone spent over a decade in development, including a role as Governance Adviser at UKAid. She is also a Jeanne Sauve Scholar and a Chevening Scholar. This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.