Regenerative business is defined as "businesses that enhance, and thrive through, the health of socio-ecological systems in a co-evolutionary process." This holistic approach goes beyond sustainability, actively improving environmental resilience and health.

What does this mean in practice, and are we ready for a next-generation economy built on circular principles? Martijn Lopes Cardozo (CEO, Circle Economy) addresses these questions in this video, discussing regenerative business models.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a leading organization. Its lawyers, scientists, and activists work globally to protect endangered species and their habitats.

Learn more about their vital work: biologicaldiversity.org

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Recycling is often viewed as the ultimate solution to waste, yet it's not a silver bullet. While beneficial, its effectiveness is limited by various factors, preventing it from being a complete answer to environmental challenges.

The recycling process itself consumes energy and resources, and not all materials are easily recyclable or have viable markets. Contamination further reduces efficiency, leading to significant waste even within the recycling stream.

True sustainability demands a broader strategy. Prioritizing reduction of consumption and extensive reuse of goods, alongside responsible production, offers more impactful environmental benefits than relying solely on recycling efforts.

Circular business models—renting, repairing, reselling, and remaking products—are essential for economic transformation. This Circular Economy Show episode highlights Canadian outdoor company Arc’teryx, showcasing their in-store repair services and strategic shift to circularity. Discover their ReBIRD service centers, how they foster loyalty, and operational challenges of scaling these models.

Arc’teryx participates in the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Fashion ReModel. Explore the project at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/the-fashion-remodel/overview and ReBIRD at arcteryx.com/us/en/explore/rebird. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, promotes a circular economy eliminating waste, circulating materials, and regenerating nature. Find more about their work and subscribe at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org or their YouTube channel.

This episode of The Circular Economy Show explores how to keep clothes valuable and profitable without new manufacturing. It highlights the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Fashion ReModel project, featuring insights from participant H&M Group.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, champions the circular economy—a system designed to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature. For more insights and to learn about their work, subscribe to their [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAC2otE5_agzHZPnk3mE5w?sub_confirmation=1) and visit their [website](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org). You can also follow them on [Instagram](http://instagram.com/EllenMacArthurFoundation) and [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ellen-macarthur-foundation/).

This episode of the Circular Economy Show explores how leading retailers are adopting circular design for food, addressing challenges to create a food system that enables nature to thrive.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, champions a circular economy that eliminates waste, circulates materials, and regenerates nature. Subscribe for more insights. Find out more about our work on our website, and follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

This episode of The Circular Economy Show explores the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Fashion ReModel project. Featuring Chloe Holland (Foundation's fashion team) and Sara Eriksson (H&M Group), they discuss scaling circular business models like resale, rental, repair, and remaking to keep clothes in use at their highest value and profitably without new production.

Topics include the Fashion ReModel's ambitions, strategic advantages of circular models, H&M Group's Sellpy platform, and challenges of implementing circular principles in a linear economy. Policy and finance's role in commercial viability is also highlighted. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, promotes a circular economy: eliminating waste, circulating products, and regenerating nature. Learn more at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org and subscribe to their YouTube channel.

This episode of "The Brain Health Revolution" features John Robbins, son of the Baskin-Robbins founder. He famously chose to forgo immense wealth, instead pursuing a "deeper American Dream" focused on a society at peace with its conscience, living in harmony with all life, and practicing compassionate ecosystem stewardship.

A powerful advocate for a sane, ethical, and sustainable future, Robbins has spoken at major conferences, received prestigious honors like the Rachel Carson Award, and appeared on national shows. He co-founded and presides over the Food Revolution Network, which empowers over 600,000 members to transform food systems for healthy people and a healthy planet.

The ocean, our life support system, is facing a hidden crisis. Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens marine life, human rights, and food security. This illicit activity accounts for nearly one-fifth of all seafood, worth up to $23.5 billion annually, while 90% of fish stocks are already overexploited or fished to their limit.

We have solutions to scale transparency at sea. The Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency offers real, simple, and affordable ways to bring accountability. We urge governments to urgently implement this charter to deliver the transparency needed for a healthy ocean. Learn more: https://fisheriestransparency.net/

As climate challenges escalate, communities increasingly recognize that effective action and resilience hinge on ecological boundaries—watersheds, food, energy, and culture sheds—rather than just political maps. This bioregional perspective is crucial for redefining governance and building political-ecological alliances that prioritize equity and justice.

A visionary group of climate action organizers, including Indigenous leader Eriel Deranger, Rights of Nature attorney Thomas Linzey, climate justice lawyer Colette Pichon Battle (Taproot Earth), and OneEarth founder Justin Winters, illuminate pathways for practical climate solutions and emerging eco-governance.

This conversation took place at the Bioneers 2025 Conference. Explore more keynote talks and discussions at bioneers.org.

Project Dandelion is the first global, women-led campaign for climate justice. We invite all who choose hope to join our mission.

Learn more and get involved by visiting our website: Project Dandelion.

In a recent Circular Economy Show episode, Georgie Rose (Selfridges) and Simon Davies (VISA), collaborating with Mindworks Marketing, discuss their behavioral lab's work. They explore how subtle language variations influence customer behavior towards circular shopping, focusing on making beauty product refills as appealing as new items. The initiative aims to embed circular shopping as an intuitive and exciting norm, bridging the gap between customer intent and action.

Listen to the episode for full insights. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity promoting a circular economy, encourages engagement. Learn more on their [website](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org), subscribe on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAC2otE5_agzHZPnk3mE5w?sub_confirmation=1), and follow them on [Instagram](http://instagram.com/EllenMacArthurFoundation) and [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ellen-macarthur-foundation/).

Our RCC and youth leader, Rejoice, will guide us through the technicalities of human resource management.

She will explain why understanding this process is crucial for young people aiming to drive impactful change within their communities.

Sierra Leone is leading efforts to reduce plastic waste in its tourism sector. The country, rich in biodiversity with beautiful beaches, relies on these natural assets for tourism, yet they are threatened by plastic pollution. The World Bank's Sierra Leone Circular Economy in Plastics for Sustainable Tourism and Economic Diversification project supports the government in developing a sustainable, circular economy for tourism. Learn more about their work: http://wrld.bg/HK4Y50UUroh

The World Bank is a primary source of funding and knowledge for low-income countries, dedicated to reducing poverty, fostering shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. More information: http://www.worldbank.org

EarthX, the official network of Earth Day, is dedicated to inspiring conservation and sustainability. Committed to protecting our planet, EarthX offers programming that supports this mission. Learn more at earthxmedia.com.

Join conservationist Ivan Carter in "Defenders of the Wild" as he seeks solutions for balanced wildlife ecosystems. In Season 3, Episode 8, "Don't Poke the Bear," Ivan hunts for a black bear in Utah to study its behavior, using a special tool to get close enough to tag it.

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EarthX is a media company dedicated to inspiring conservation and sustainability. As the official network of Earth Day, we offer an omnichannel approach, reaching audiences of all ages through our 24/7 linear channel, social, and digital platforms. We provide original series, documentaries, and short-form content focused on sustainable solutions and environmental challenges, aiming to inspire care for our unique planet.

Join Joey Santore (@CrimePaysButBotanyDoesnt) and Al Scorch this Fourth of July as they embark on a mission to replace lawns with pollinator-friendly, native plant gardens across America, laughing their way to a lawn-less future.

EarthX, the official network of Earth Day, is a media company dedicated to inspiring conservation and sustainability. We believe our planet is unique and are committed to protecting it through engaging programming. Our omnichannel approach delivers original series, documentaries, and short-form content across various platforms, offering sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. Visit us at earthxmedia.com.

One example of our content is "Killer Bee Catcher" Lance Davis, featured in Season 1, Episode 3: "Killer Bees Under Hot Water." Davis bravely protects people and even gentle "killer bees," embodying our mission to safeguard both humanity and the environment.

Young conservationist Brooke Carter explores animal protection in "Wild Wonders with Brooke." This clip, from Season 1, Episode 4: "Spaces to Roam," investigates why conservationists relocate wild animals.

EarthX is a media company dedicated to inspiring conservation and sustainability. As the official network of Earth Day, EarthX offers original series, documentaries, and short-form content across various platforms to engage audiences of all ages in caring for our planet.

Learn more at https://earthxmedia.com/

EarthX is a media company inspiring environmental conservation and sustainability. As the official network of Earth Day, we offer original series, documentaries, and short-form content across various platforms, delivering entertaining and inspiring solutions for climate and sustainability. Visit us at https://earthxmedia.com/.

This clip, "Jump Into the Fire" (Season 1, Episode 2), explores the contentious history of clear-cut logging and questions whether government policies are the true cause of American forest fires. It seeks innovative solutions to prevent future disasters, moving beyond the culture war between environmentalists and the timber industry.