In this TEDx talk, Ambreen explores how some of the most powerful businesses are born from society’s hardest problems. She reflects on how the COVID-19 lockdown exposed a critical contradiction: while cities shut down, waste continued to accumulate, revealing deep gaps in waste management, environmental responsibility, and opportunity. The talk challenges the stigma around waste collection, highlighting the systemic barriers, informal networks, and resistance faced by anyone attempting to formalize the sect ...

[Music] We've all heard about it before, haven't we. Um, climate change. You know, I first heard of the subject when I was still in primary school.And many years later after completing my metric, you know, I still ask myself where are the results. Where are the tangible results we can actually see and feel in our communities. Because you know, while the world debates, while our leaders sign papers and make statements, there's been a group of people that have been silently and consistently doing all the work ...

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 ...

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Environmental Awareness and Waste Management - The speaker founded a "Garbage Club" (兄弟ゴミ部) aiming to create a society where people wouldn't have to pick up trash [1] - The speaker was criticized for using katakana (ゴミ) instead of hiragana (ごみ) to write "garbage," as it was seen as a form of discrimination [1] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of discussing environmental issues with friends and family, noting that in Japan, a significant portion of people (indicated by the "yellow part" of a survey result) do not discuss these issues even once a month [2] - The speaker advocates for carrying reusable items like water bottles, bags, and chopsticks as a simple eco-friendly action and conversation starter [2] - The speaker points out the hypocrisy of carrying reusable items but still accepting disposable items, highlighting the convenience-driven habits of society [3] Waste Composition and Societal Changes - The speaker mentions a study that began in 1980, categorizing household waste in Kyoto into approximately 400 types, and has continued for 45 years [2] - Disposable diapers became popular in Japan after the introduction of American-made diapers in 1975 and Japanese tape-style diapers in 1981, leading to mass production, consumption, and disposal [1][2] - While the use of children's disposable diapers is decreasing due to the declining birth rate, the use of adult and pet diapers/sheets is increasing [2] - The speaker acknowledges the essential use of disposable diapers for caregiving, despite advocating for waste reduction [2] Personal Reflection and Values - The speaker's encounter with garbage has changed their perspective, allowing them to see society from a different angle and appreciate those who are marginalized or in need [3]

Environmental Awareness and Responsibility - The presentation emphasizes the importance of protecting the Earth, framing it as a temple [3] - It highlights the negative impact of pollution and waste on the environment, specifically mentioning the pollution of Reena Lake [2] - The presentation advocates for individual responsibility in waste management and recycling [6] Recycling and Waste Reduction - The presentation promotes the "reuse, reduce, and recycle" principle as a daily practice [7] - It explains the concept of recycling and its benefits, such as saving trees, energy, and water [4][5] - It suggests practical actions individuals can take, including using three dust bins at home, carrying reusable bottles, and saying no to single-use plastic [6] Community Engagement and Impact - The presentation showcases a community-based recycling initiative involving children [3] - It emphasizes that small habits can create big changes in environmental protection [7] - It encourages collective action and invites others to join the effort to help the Earth breathe again [7]

Problem Statement & Current Situation - Each person produces human waste daily, often flushed away and forgotten, initiating a cycle with significant environmental and health consequences [1][2] - Cities face water stress, yet 6-10 liters of fresh water are used per flush [3][4] - Every gram of feces contains approximately 100 billion bacteria, contributing to the spread of diseases like cholera, typhoid, and diarrhea [4][5] - In the country, about 70% of waste goes into the environment without treatment [6] - Only 30% of urban India is connected to sewer systems, and only 28% of the waste gets treated [13] - Septic tanks, while intended as a solution, often lead to untreated waste contaminating water bodies and land [14][15] Proposed Solutions & Innovations - The industry proposes a circular sanitation solution involving on-site treatment to eliminate pathogens, recycle water for agriculture, and use solid waste for soil conditioning [16][17] - Fecal sludge treatment parks utilize pyrolysis to treat waste in under an hour, producing pathogen-free biochar for agriculture and recycling liquid [18][19] - An alternative solution involves a commode-based treatment system using only 1 liter of water, recycling the water for flushing, and using urine to compensate for evaporation [22] - The industry is shifting from a network-based sanitation system to a non-network system, similar to the evolution of mobile phones [25][26] Call to Action & Future Vision - The industry advocates for abandoning the "flush and forget" model in favor of a "flush, treat, and reflush" approach [27] - Collaboration between parliamentarians, governments, and the public is crucial for adopting circular sanitation solutions [27][28] - The industry envisions a future with off-grid toilets, eliminating sewer pipelines, wastewater, and polluted rivers [29][30]

Makers of "oxo-biodegradable" plastics say they offer a way to keep waste from fouling forests, fields and waterways. But scientists have found scant evidence they work—and more governments worldwide are listening to them https://t.co/bdEYy5URPU ...

Food and agricultural waste, excess manurses, human waste, and paper sludge. These are the materials that a Houston, Texas-based startup called Vaulted Deep deals in. Building on expertise from oil and gas waste engineering, it converts all this waste into so-called slurry and injects it directly into the earth.It's sort of a win-win. Um, both a win for the climate because we're helping lock away carbon for hundreds of thousands of years. We're avoiding methane emissions.We're also contributing to cleaner l ...

So about 10 years back I have a friend he was visiting. So I brought my friend to these guts over here and the water was very dirty. It was like dark pitch like gray.You wouldn't even want to touch it. And he then out of the blue said why don't you do something about it. And I started laughing.I was like dude this is the river Garius. This is the second largest river in the world. I can't do anything. How can I do something about it.>> The moment I said this, a nearby temple dumped a vehicle full of flowers ...