Can we completely rid ourselves of fossil-based plastic addiction? Birgitta Ralston, a designer crafting scenarios for a sustainable and inclusive society, co-founded the Bioregion Institute in

Can we completely rid ourselves of fossil-based plastic addiction? Birgitta Ralston, a designer crafting scenarios for a sustainable and inclusive society, co-founded the Bioregion Institute in Bergen in June 2020. Her ambitious goal is to eliminate single-use and fossil-based plastics, designing a society free from this reliance.

Ralston decodes complex sustainability challenges, transforming ideas into actionable solutions. This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Aleyda's quest for belonging began in high school. She found her home in writing and art, and now creates a space to welcome other creators, transformers, and dreamers.

Graduating from

Aleyda's quest for belonging began in high school. She found her home in writing and art, and now creates a space to welcome other creators, transformers, and dreamers.

Graduating from Western in June 2017, she collaborated with communities to combat systems of oppression affecting people of color. Aleyda continues to write and dream.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

As the Earth changes, so must we. The Turtle Lodge's First Peoples will host the Onjisay Aki International Climate Summit to explore action-based climate solutions, rooted in Indigenous values and

As the Earth changes, so must we. The Turtle Lodge's First Peoples will host the Onjisay Aki International Climate Summit to explore action-based climate solutions, rooted in Indigenous values and knowledge.

The summit is scheduled for June 8-9, 2017, at the Turtle Lodge in Sagkeeng, MB. For more information, visit www.onjisay-aki.org.

Dr. Franklin Hill's children's book, *Wings of Change*, introduces Anew the caterpillar, who fears change. The book conveys a powerful message: "When you change for the good, you change the world

Dr. Franklin Hill's children's book, *Wings of Change*, introduces Anew the caterpillar, who fears change. The book conveys a powerful message: "When you change for the good, you change the world too."

An internationally recognized educational futurist, former teacher, and administrator specializing in innovative school building design, Dr. Hill's book was illustrated by Aries Cheung. Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv interviewed Dr. Hill at Green Festival Seattle on June 6, 2010. This interview was posted on June 13, 2010, on the EarthSayer YouTube channel.

Pace University law professor Elizabeth Burleson discussed the risks of hydraulic fracturing with Bloomberg Law's Spencer Mazyck on June 20.

Bloomberg reported on this conversation on June

Pace University law professor Elizabeth Burleson discussed the risks of hydraulic fracturing with Bloomberg Law's Spencer Mazyck on June 20.

Bloomberg reported on this conversation on June 21.

Corporate philanthropy is driving a fundamental business transformation, comparable to the Industrial Revolution. Co-creation and embedded creation are essential to this profound shift.

At

Corporate philanthropy is driving a fundamental business transformation, comparable to the Industrial Revolution. Co-creation and embedded creation are essential to this profound shift.

At the CECP Summit on June 2, Professor Stuart Hart, a leading authority on sustainable development, discussed how companies can move "beyond greening" toward transformational strategic change. He drew insights from his book, Capitalism at the Crossroads: The Unlimited Business Opportunities in Solving the World's Most Difficult Problems, and his article "The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid," co-authored with C.K. Prahalad.

Joel Makower delivered the keynote address at the Partners in Project Green Annual General Meeting on June 6, 2013. He offered insights on

Joel Makower delivered the keynote address at the Partners in Project Green Annual General Meeting on June 6, 2013. He offered insights on how companies—and their customers and stakeholders—are integrating sustainability into their business agendas. Sustainability has evolved from "doing good" to addressing risk, building resilience, and fostering innovation.

The meeting also celebrated the 2012 successes of businesses in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone and unveiled Partners in Project Green's new strategic direction. Simultaneously, a convergence of technologies is enabling companies to accelerate efficiencies and create new products and services.

For further insights, order Joel Makower's latest book from Amazon.com or visit your local bookstore. This text was published on September 4, 2013.