The wastefulness of takeaway paper coffee cups and issues of recyclability have regularly featured in the headlines in recent years as topics like ocean plastics become increasingly prominent. Better

The wastefulness of takeaway paper coffee cups and issues of recyclability have regularly featured in the headlines in recent years as topics like ocean plastics become increasingly prominent. Better design and reuse are clearly on top of the agenda, but there's demands for better recycling are also firmly on the agenda of governments, organisations and consumers. In this short video, hear from DS Smith's European Strategic Development Director Tom Campbell-White, who has led efforts on the paper and cardboard business side. Also hear from Costa's Head of Environment, Oliver Rosevear, who provides the retailer's perspective. ----------------------------------------------------- Thank you for watching this video. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a UK charity working on business, learning, insight & analysis, and communications to accelerate the transition towards the circular economy. #circulareconomy — ► Subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/made2bem... — We love your comments and feedback, so please share here. Don't forget that if you do like our videos, you can click the "like" button as well as sharing with your colleagues and friends. — Find out more about our work here: www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org — The Ellen MacArthur Foundation was launched in 2010 to accelerate the transition to a circular economy by world record breaking sailor Ellen MacArthur. Since its creation the charity has emerged as a global thought leader, establishing the circular economy on the agenda of decision makers across business, government and academia. With the support of its Core Philanthropic Partners SUN, MAVA and People's Postcode Lottery and Knowledge Partners Arup, IDEO, McKinsey & Company and SYSTEMIQ. — Follow us online on these channels: Instagram: http://instagram.com/ellenmacarthurfo... Facebook: http://facebook.com/EllenMacArthurFou... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elle... Website: https:/www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org Twitter: http://twitter.com/circulareconomy Medium: http://medium.com/circulatenews

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Permaculture designer Andrew Faust of Center for Bioregional Living gives us an inspiring and heady narrative about the evolution of all life and human consciousness on Mother Earth. This is a brilliant condensation of the core of the scientific worldview with the metaphysical implications highlighted along the way.

For more info about Center for Bioregional Living or to subscribe to the newsletter here.Video created by Costa Boutsikaris : http://terravisus.com

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Implementing the Escazú Agreement: Opportunities and Implications for Women Land Defenders and Human Rights Advocates During this Escazu COP1 Side Event women policy makers, Indigenous leaders,

Implementing the Escazú Agreement: Opportunities and Implications for Women Land Defenders and Human Rights Advocates During this Escazu COP1 Side Event women policy makers, Indigenous leaders, and human rights defenders highlighted the challenges women land defenders face while protecting their communities and territories from extractive industries, and shared the implications and opportunities presented in the Escazú Agreement, a historic multilateral treaty that focuses on the rights and participation of land defenders. Speakers included: — Patricia Gualinga (Kichwa), Indigenous leader from Sarayaku, Spokeswoman for Mujeres Amazónicas Defensoras de la Selva, Ecuador — Sônia Guajajara (Guajajara), Executive Coordinator for Articulação dos Povos Indígenas do Brasil (APIB), Brazil — Ruth Spencer, Deputy Chair of the Marine Ecosystems Protected Areas (MEPA) Trust, Antigua and Barbuda — H.E. Ms. Patricia Madrigal Cordero, Ex-Vice-minister of Environment, Costa Rica — Helena Gualinga, (Kichwa), Indigenous youth social and climate activist, Ecuador — Paloma Costa, Member of the United Nations Secretary General's Youth Advisory Group, Brazil — Carmen Capriles, Founder of Reacción Climática, WECAN Coordinator for Latin America, Bolivia — Osprey Orielle Lake, WECAN Executive Director, USA

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http://climaterealityproject.org - Priscilla describes her connection with nature and how that has shaped her fight in protecting the planet.  Become a Climate Reality Leader:

http://climaterealityproject.org - Priscilla describes her connection with nature and how that has shaped her fight in protecting the planet.  Become a Climate Reality Leader: https://www.climaterealityproject.org/training

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The BSR Conference 2016 featured plenary session on what being bold means in our food system with Pablo Suarez, Research and Innovation Associate Director at Red Cross and Red Crescent Climate

The BSR Conference 2016 featured plenary session on what being bold means in our food system with Pablo Suarez, Research and Innovation Associate Director at Red Cross and Red Crescent Climate Centre, and Pierre Thiam, Chef, Restaurateur, and Author. Following a presentation on the global food system and an audience participation activity, Chef Pierre Thiam cooked sweet potato and insect fritters live on stage.

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The Achuar of Peru have lived in the northern Peruvian Amazon for millenia. They have always defended their rainforest home, and vow to continue doing so, even in the face of threats from oil

The Achuar of Peru have lived in the northern Peruvian Amazon for millenia. They have always defended their rainforest home, and vow to continue doing so, even in the face of threats from oil companies. #EndAmazonCrude #Keepitintheground #defendearthdefenders Take action to support the Achuar here: amazonwatch.org/geopark Production: Vagabond Films Images: Charles Gay and Pablo Tourrenc Editing: Charles Gay

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