Der Kreislauf des Lebens (arte.tv, in German, accessible until 28/06/2025)
The Gaia Hypothesis
The documentary reveals the secrets of the innovative concept of the circular economy - an economic system based on the idea that nothing should be wasted. It has the potential to conserve our planet's resources and save us from the devastating effects of climate change. Four visionaries explain the concept.
"Cycle of Life - The Gaia Hypothesis" uncovers the secrets of an innovative concept of the circular economy - an economic system based on the idea that nothing should be wasted. It's a deceptively simple idea - and one that lies at the heart of nature and the natural world, but it's a far cry from the way most of us live our lives in the 21st century - and it has the potential to save our planet's resources and save us from the ravages of future climate change.
The documentary tells the story of four visionaries from around the world whose thinking is shaping and influencing the concept of the circular economy - 102-year-old inventor Dr. James Lovelock, biomimicry biologist Janine Benyus, engineer and designer Arthur Huang, and financier John Fullerton. The extraordinary experiences of these very different people have changed the way they think about the future of humanity.
Through the profound personal transformation of the featured visionaries, the documentary explores concrete solutions that individuals and communities are using to move toward a circular society, rethinking everything from our food to our cities to our financial system and even our fashion industry.
Through a global journey, the documentary shows what can be done to chart a new, exciting and truly sustainable course for the future of the Earth's people.
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