Regenerative Economy

Let me try to explain the difference between our traditional economic models and regenerative ones, through the story of two cows. 

Traditional Capitalism

You have two cows.
You sell one and buy a bull.
You force them to produce milk for four cows.
When they drop dead, you throw them away.
Your herd multiplies, you merge it with others and the economy grows.
You cut forests, deplete the water stock and contribute to global warming.
You retire and leave the environmental mess to your children

Regenerative economy

You have two cows.
You sell one and buy a bull. - So far, the story is the same
You sell the milk locally.
You reduce the negative impact and close the loops.
You take care of the soil as well as the cows.
You restore the natural ecosystem.
You retire and leave the world a better place for your children.

Sabine Denis