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How to make sure materials get reused — again and again

Garry Cooper · TED

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What if we could harness the power and value of all that we discard? Circular economy builder Garry Cooper presents a compelling vision for transforming cities into sustainable, circular economies, citing real-world examples of how repurposing materials from buildings to office furniture can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create jobs and foster economic growth. A hopeful reminder of the profound impact individual actions can have on our shared future.

The talk

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Credits and licence

Institution
TED
Department
TED2023
Speaker
Garry Cooper
Year
2023
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Earth and environment, Business and management, Art, architecture and design
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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