Jesper K. Strange Kjeldsen, co-founder of the Danish water company Postevand ("tapwater"), advocates for sustainable hydration, emphasizing that the best water often comes directly from the tap.

Jesper K. Strange Kjeldsen, co-founder of the Danish water company Postevand ("tapwater"), advocates for sustainable hydration, emphasizing that the best water often comes directly from the tap. When tap water isn't available, Postevand offers high-quality groundwater in eco-friendly FSC cartons, shipped locally. Uniquely, the company discourages buying their product on the carton. For his work against the crowded bottled water market, Jesper was named Idealist of the Year 2015 in Denmark. For more on Jesper, visit www.tedxhamburg.de, and explore Postevand at www.postevand.com.

This talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Joy is the founder of BasicYeh, an online zero-waste store that guides individuals on their plastic-free journeys with products and tips.

A graduate of HK Baptist University, Joy previously

Joy is the founder of BasicYeh, an online zero-waste store that guides individuals on their plastic-free journeys with products and tips.

A graduate of HK Baptist University, Joy previously worked in a top PR agency before returning to study design. She is passionate about sustainability, aiming to spread her message through eco-friendly creations. Joy also dedicates part of BasicYeh's revenue to support basic education and improve living conditions for underprivileged children, emphasizing her belief in giving back and educating the next generation.

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Simon Bernard, Expedition Leader of Plastic Odyssey, presents the first round-the-world expedition on a boat powered solely by plastic waste. A graduate of the French Merchant Navy Academy, Simon

Simon Bernard, Expedition Leader of Plastic Odyssey, presents the first round-the-world expedition on a boat powered solely by plastic waste. A graduate of the French Merchant Navy Academy, Simon is passionate about environmental solutions. He founded the Plastic Odyssey NGO to reduce ocean pollution by promoting plastic recycling solutions adapted for developing countries.

His talk will explore the mystery of missing plastic, challenging the "continent of plastic" myth. It will also discuss how open innovation can reduce plastic leakage and how we can all contribute to a circular economy. Connect online at @simn_bernard and @PlasticOdyssey.

Lightweight Containers, a family business, is committed to a sustainable future where packaging has minimal environmental impact. They continuously design and produce with the goal of closed

Lightweight Containers, a family business, is committed to a sustainable future where packaging has minimal environmental impact. They continuously design and produce with the goal of closed recycling, striving for zero impact on nature.

Their revolutionary KeyKeg offers an eco-friendly, lightweight alternative to traditional heavy metal kegs. CEO Anita Veenendaal leads this effort, disrupting the industry with innovative, sustainable solutions.

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The Global Cooling Prize is an innovation competition focused on developing climate-friendly residential cooling solutions. Its aim is to provide global access to cooling without contributing to

The Global Cooling Prize is an innovation competition focused on developing climate-friendly residential cooling solutions. Its aim is to provide global access to cooling without contributing to planetary warming.

Learn more: www.globalcoolingprize.org

Keiran Whitaker's startup, Entocycle, operates the world's first fully automated insect farm in London. Using food waste, it produces sustainable insect animal feed, offering an eco-friendly

Keiran Whitaker's startup, Entocycle, operates the world's first fully automated insect farm in London. Using food waste, it produces sustainable insect animal feed, offering an eco-friendly alternative to soymeal and fishmeal, embodying circular economy principles.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity launched by Ellen MacArthur, accelerates the global transition to a circular economy. A leading voice, the Foundation influences business, government, and academia, supporting innovations like Entocycle and driving disruptive ideas for sustainable solutions.

Learn more at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. Follow them on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

After a 2011 march against strip-mining, Jackson Koeppel became committed to exploring alternatives to an extractive economy. That same year, he found his cause in Highland Park, MI. The

After a 2011 march against strip-mining, Jackson Koeppel became committed to exploring alternatives to an extractive economy. That same year, he found his cause in Highland Park, MI. The Detroit-area city had lost 80% of its population, and in 2011, 1,000 of its 1,500 streetlights were decommissioned due to a $4 million municipal debt, leaving residential streets in darkness.

In response, Koeppel co-founded Soulardarity. This community organization is installing 200 solar streetlights and forming a cooperative of residents, businesses, and institutions to maintain them through annual dues. These affordable, eco-friendly lights foster community resilience and sustainability discussions.

In 2007, Rhiannon Tomtishen and Madison Vorva founded Project ORANG (Orangutans Really Appreciate and Need Girls Scouts). They discovered that palm oil, a key ingredient in Girl Scout cookies,

In 2007, Rhiannon Tomtishen and Madison Vorva founded Project ORANG (Orangutans Really Appreciate and Need Girls Scouts). They discovered that palm oil, a key ingredient in Girl Scout cookies, contributes significantly to orangutan habitat destruction.

This revelation prompted them to campaign for the Girl Scouts to replace palm oil with an eco-friendly alternative. Partnering with Rainforest Action Network, they co-authored a petition that generated over 70,000 emails to the Girl Scouts headquarters. Both are admirers of Jane Goodall.

Hosted by Duncan Stewart, the 'Take, make, dispose' model describes our current linear

Hosted by Duncan Stewart, the 'Take, make, dispose' model describes our current linear economy: extracting raw materials, making products, then discarding them. This 20th-century consumerism has led to dwindling resources, overflowing waste, and significant environmental damage.

In contrast, the Circular Economy offers a progressive, efficient, and environmentally friendly alternative, mimicking nature by eliminating waste. The final Eco Eye series 12 program explores this model, showcasing Irish companies adopting it and featuring experts discussing its challenges and opportunities.