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A bi-monthly blog by John Lanier, director of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation and grandson of the late Ray C. Anderson.  Musings from John as he manages the private family foundation that keeps Ray's legacy alive. Subscribe here.

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Environment

Collaborating to Fund Climate Solutions and Equity in Georgia
A new collaborative funding opportunity has emerged as five family foundations have come together with a shared vision to jointly support a grant program for climate solutions and equity in Georgia.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Ecocentricity Blog: Chitosan: The Wonder Material You've Probably Never Heard Of
Chitosan is a natural material derived from shellfish. It has a broad range of applications. One company is pioneering its manufacturing based on the waste stream of sustainable fisheries.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Paltry Plastic Recycling Rates, and Why We Can't Ask Consumers To Solve the Problem
Very little of the plastic we use is ever recycled. That’s been the case for years, and the recent trend is getting even worse. Fortunately, we are seeing more places take legislative action to address the problem.

Energy

Ecocentricity Blog - Solving the Intermittency Challenge: The Importance of Grid Storage as Renewable Electricity Rises
Wind and solar electricity generation is good for many reasons, but intermittency is a persistent challenge. There are multiple solutions to that challenge.

Environment

Ecocentricity Guest Blog: An Invitation To Be Curious, Learn and Adapt
To think of the sheer volume of how many people now integrate some kind of nature-inspired and interconnected design thinking process is awe-inspiring.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ecocentricity Blog: Observing Juneteenth - Resources That Can Help Us Stay Engaged in Ending Racism
In observance of Juneteenth, I offer a couple of resources that have enriched my understanding of racial history in America and in Georgia. It’s important that we keep actively educating ourselves and working to end racism in this country.

Green Infrastructure

Keeping an Eye on the Bolt: Why I Think It’s the Electric Vehicle To Watch in the Coming Years
Chevrolet announced a price reduction in the next model of their most popular EV. I think the price reduction is very calculated, and it’s intended to earn General Motors as much market share as possible in the affordable electric car market.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Ecocentricity Blog: Embracing Clean Technologies, Even If We Don't Have All of the Answers Yet
We need to address end-of-life concerns with #cleanenergy technologies. Smart people are working on that, but we still need to embrace and adopt the technologies now.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Experiencing the Okefenokee Swamp
The best cup of coffee you will ever have in your entire life is the morning after sleeping through a rainstorm in a tent with your five-year-old while camping in a swamp.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog - A Quarter Century of Impact: How Biomimicry Has Reframed Humanity's Relationship With Nature
Janine Benyus’s most influential book turns 25 years old this week. I share some reflections on its importance, and I encourage you to join in celebrating it!

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