You're listening to Ted Talks daily. I'm your host, Elise Hugh. Gary Cooper is a connector.

He helps organizations reuse items such as building materials, IT and furniture so they

don't go to waste. All through something called circular economies. In his talk from

Ted 2023, Cooper shows us how to transform the concept of ownership with these circular

networks and the huge promise they hold for people and the planet after the break.

What's up with the weather? If you're confused about climate change, there's a show for you.

Ted climate from the Ted Audio Collective. Join host Dan Courtler as he brings you

leading experts who will unpack every problem and solution of our climate crisis.

From carbon to capitalism, from wind power to sustainable housing,

you'll learn not only how the world is changing, but what changes you can make in your daily life

to help keep the planet livable. Find Ted Climate wherever you listen to podcasts.

A few days ago, I flew in from Chicago. I love it there. Chicago has it all, thank you.

Chicago has it all, great food, incredible skyline and architecture, and the kindest midwestern

folks should ever meet. Diversity of people in culture, second to none.

Millions of people move to cities like Chicago each year to pursue their life's dreams and passions.

I know I did. And that's because cities are booming marketplaces of people and companies

of products and materials and something not so great. Waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

According to a 2022 World Bank report, our beloved communities could be responsible for 25

gigatons of carbon emissions and a ton and ton of waste. But what does this mean for your community?

Think about that building being torn down, maybe on the corner next to your office or your home

all the wood and concrete and steel or the office equipment or computers or furniture being tossed

out dumped in a landfill often near the homes of our low income neighbors. In the United States,

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