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How organic waste could power the circular economy | Gamuchirai Mutezo | TEDxJohannesburg
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-11 17:27
Awesome. [music] It is really a superc califragilistic espialadidocious time to be standing in front of you today. So, good morning everyone.Are we good. Are we enjoying the conversations. Good.Cuz I've got exams for you. I'm not wasting this particular story. Get your pens and paper ready because we are going to do a bit of mindset shifting.Before we do that, I want to set the scene for you. Picture this. You are walking in the wonderful streets of Lasiddi, Lagos, Nigeria, or it's an afternoon drive in Kin ...
Sustainable Style: Rethinking Fashion with Paper Mannequins | Meganath M | TEDxBITSathy
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-13 14:55
Textile Waste Problem - The fashion industry contributes 10-12% to global pollution, with textile waste accounting for 60% of fast fashion pollution [7][8] - India contributes 10-15% to global textile waste pollution [8] - Textile waste in India is classified into post-consumer, pre-consumer, and imported waste [9][10] - 17% of textile waste ends up in landfills [12][13] - A truckload of waste clothes is dumped into landfills every second in India [13] - Fiberglass mannequins are non-recyclable and contribute to landfill waste or toxic pollution through burning [16][17] Sustainable Solution: Restrict Mannequins - Restrict mannequins are 100% recycled using textile waste, biodegradable, eco-friendly, and sustainable [19] - Each Restrict mannequin uses 30-40 kilograms of waste textiles [22] - Restrict mannequins reduce carbon emissions by 70% and save 80% of usable water compared to normal mannequins [22] Call to Action - Consumers should think before purchasing clothes, support sustainable brands, and engage with recycling initiatives [24][25][26] - Spreading awareness can educate consumers about textile waste and encourage conscious purchasing decisions [26]