Explore Chris Slootweg's enlightening TedTalk, "Circular Technologies for a Circular Economy," as he unravels the transformative power of circular thinking. Drawing inspiration from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's advocacy for a circular economy, Slootweg traces the global waste problem to six key elements mirroring the origin of life. Addressing the Dutch nitrogen issue and the disruptive impact on the phosphorus cycle, he notes the repercussions on water ecosystems. Slootweg advocates for radical change, challenging linear thinking and introducing recovery and recycling mechanisms. Join us as he navigates the nexus of green chemistry and circular technology, urging a paradigm shift towards a sustainable and circular future. He is a co-founder and scientific advisor of SusPhos BV, a pioneering company focused on the upcycling of phosphate rich waste streams to generate high quality alternatives to replace current fossil-sourced products. Slootweg introduced the term “circular chemistry” in Nature Chemistry and instructs students on the convergence of essential physical (in)organic chemistry and sophisticated main-group chemistry. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx