How to Be a Hummingbird | Alex Bleecker | TEDxYouth@IBSH

Environmental Concerns & Impact - Climate scientists generally agree that the world is metaphorically "going up in flames" due to human actions [7] - Building and construction contribute approximately 5% to greenhouse gas emissions [8] - Transportation accounts for 15% of greenhouse gas emissions [9] - Manufacturing and industry contribute 24% to greenhouse gas emissions [9] - Energy production accounts for 34% of greenhouse gas emissions [9] - Only about 9% of discarded plastic gets recycled globally [24] Proposed Solutions & Shifts - A shift from anthropocentrism (human-centered) to ecocentrism (ecosystem-centered) is needed [15][16] - A shift away from a "more is better" mentality and disposable culture is necessary [10][17][18] - A transition to a circular economy model, emphasizing sharing, repairing, and reusing products, is crucial [19] - Increased mindful awareness of resource consumption and waste is essential [19][20]