Do you consider yourself violent. Most of us don't. We think of violence as something physical, explosive, something other people do.So did I when I set off decades ago to pursue my doctorate in international peace and conflict. But what I discovered is that every day most of us participate in acts of violence. Not because we're bad people, but because the systems in which we live make it almost impossible not to.In 2014, I founded Vessel, one of the world's first tech- enabled reusable to-go foodware syste ...

Imagine [applause] you're out for a walk in Berlin and that you stroll along Alexander Plots where the sound of rushing cars and the distant hum of the trams blend with the chatter of passers Suddenly, something unexpected catches your eye. A plastic container lying by the curb. Would you do as I do and think, "Oh, wow. A turquoise plastic container. Just what I need." Or would you simply see it as garbage.something that's lost all its value now that it's empty and left behind. Someone tossed it away, decid ...

Environmental Impact of Plastics - 99% of plastic is made from fossil fuels, contributing to climate crisis as oil and gas companies increase plastic production [3] - By 2050, the amount of plastic could double or triple, exacerbating the climate crisis [4] - Over 4,200 out of 16,000 chemicals associated with plastic production pose significant hazards to human and environmental health [4][5] - Microplastics are found in remote environments, water, air, and even human organs, including the placenta and testicles [5][6] - The average human brain contains the equivalent of one plastic spoon's worth of microplastics [7] Plastic Production and Usage - 40% of all plastic produced today is used for packaging, which are often used briefly but last forever [8] - The industry is flooding markets with plastics and concealing the risks associated with it [4] Solutions and Alternatives - Reducing single-use plastics through policy reforms, brand audits, corporate accountability, and zero waste initiatives are crucial [11] - Investing in reuse systems, like the milkman model, can restore health and community connections [12] - Ending the unchecked production of plastics is essential to protect the environment and human health [12][13] Environmental Justice - Communities near production sites, landfills, and incinerators, often black, brown, indigenous, and rural communities, are disproportionately affected by plastic pollution [6]

If you've got a cell phone that you don't use, it can have a second life and you can help out a good cause. Here are a bunch of ways you can recycle or reuse your old cell phone. This is all things mobile.Before we get to step one, we've got to talk about step zero. If you're partying with your phone and you don't want other people getting access to your stuff, you should wipe your old phone. The most complete way to do this is to factory reset your device.Well, now we're on step negative one. Back up whate ...

[screaming] [applause] What's in your trash? Jam jar, detergent jug, ketchup bottle. As Annie Leonard, sustainability expert, says, "There's no such thing as away. When we throw anything away, it must go somewhere. I became interested in the life cycle of plastic containers over 20 years ago when taking my first job in the natural grocery industry.There I found that I loved learning about the products, stocking shelves, and shopping in the bulk department. I became a certifiable grocery nerd. What I didn't ...

I'm Sharta and I'm going to take you on a little journey from the US to India, from chocolates to compost. A few months ago, I had visited my cousins Gishman Tas who live in New Jersey and Julian Ojas who live in the Bay Area. I had so much fun.I went on nature walks, ate ice cream, played tennis. I went to a huge library and went to many such beautiful places. But I missed India a lot.You know why. Because India is full of color, full of people and full of happeningness. Here every day something special is ...

[Musik] пенсионист 77. Здравейте, аз съм пенсионерка на 77 години [Applaus] undfah bin ich ganz fest überzeugt, dass jede von uns einen riesengroßen Beitrag für unsere gemeinsame Zukunft leisten muss. съм дълбоко убедена, че всеки от нас може да допринесе за доброто бъдеще на планетата.[Applaus] Ich bin 80 Jahre und ich bin mir sicher, dass wir in der Gemeinschaft besser sind als wie im einzelnen Gang. [Applaus] И съм убедена, че заедно можем да постигнем много повече, отколкото всеки един от нас. [Applaus] ...

Promote sustainable environmental management through donation activities that implement the 3R concepts: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Decluttering: Giving Unused Items a Purpose --3R - Campus Donation Event 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 ...