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Inspired by the Capital Institute's Third Millennium Economy initiative, this collection highlights those voices - ecological economists, sociologist, finance professionals, environmentalists, community developers - advocating a restructuring of our economy to transition to a truly sustainable economic system.

Curated by mokiethecat

What happened at INC-5? With Ellen MacArthur and Christiana Figueres
December 04, 2024

In a special episode of The Circular Economy Show, Ellen MacArthur and Christiana Figueres (from the Outrage + Optimism podcast) discuss the INC-5 negotiations for a global plastics treaty. They reflect on the role businesses play in addressing plastic packaging pollution and the necessity of a global, legally-binding treaty.

Figueres, who oversaw the historic Paris Agreement, joins MacArthur to explore this global challenge. Listen to episode 165 here, or visit the Ellen MacArthur Foundation for insights on the UN plastics treaty overview and a circular economy for plastic details. You can also find the Outrage + Optimism podcast here.