Verena Lindra, an Art Institute of Seattle graduate and former DJ, is transforming highly polluting plastic waste into artistic and functional pieces. Instead of producing songs, she now focuses

Verena Lindra, an Art Institute of Seattle graduate and former DJ, is transforming highly polluting plastic waste into artistic and functional pieces. Instead of producing songs, she now focuses on a sustainable lifestyle by creating goods from recycled plastics.

Through her Waste Recycling Project (WARP), Verena crafts household essentials like dining tools, planters, coffee tables, and even jewelry. Her innovative approach demonstrates that hard-to-degrade materials can be repurposed, challenging the notion that plastic must always be waste.

This initiative was highlighted at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Eva Bachtiar and her colleagues at Garda Pangan prove that helping people can form a viable business model. They provide food waste management services to businesses while simultaneously operating

Eva Bachtiar and her colleagues at Garda Pangan prove that helping people can form a viable business model. They provide food waste management services to businesses while simultaneously operating as a Food Bank, offering free food to those in need and facilitating community involvement.

This unique approach allows Garda Pangan to address environmental concerns and alleviate poverty. Learn how Eva, a former Fortune 500 engineer, transformed a social issue into a sustainable enterprise in her TEDx talk. Discover more about TEDx events at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Bayu Dwi Apri Nugroho, an agro-climatology expert and Associate Professor, co-founded Msmb Indonesia to help local farmers combat climate change and reduce production costs. His precision farming

Bayu Dwi Apri Nugroho, an agro-climatology expert and Associate Professor, co-founded Msmb Indonesia to help local farmers combat climate change and reduce production costs. His precision farming startup leverages sensors, drones, and machine learning to provide actionable recommendations, from land mapping to market analysis, enabling farmers to compete effectively.

Msmb Indonesia's RiTX app, recognized with a Certificate of Merit from the Asia Smart App Awards 2019, has expanded its reach across Indonesia. Through collaborations with organizations like the Asian Development Bank, the company empowers farming communities with smart automation solutions, fulfilling Bayu's vision for maximum harvest results. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Suresh Babu M. earned his Ph.D. from JNU (2002), M.Phil. from JNU (1994), and M.S. from Pondicherry University (1992). His research areas include Applied Macroeconomics, Industrial Economics, and

Suresh Babu M. earned his Ph.D. from JNU (2002), M.Phil. from JNU (1994), and M.S. from Pondicherry University (1992). His research areas include Applied Macroeconomics, Industrial Economics, and Trade and Development.

Since 2006, he has been an Assistant Professor at IIT Madras. His career includes a Research Associate position at the Centre for Development Studies (2001-2004), teaching at the Institute for Social and Economic Change (2002) and Gokhale Institute (2001), and consulting for the ADB (2000) and World Bank (1996).

This talk, addressing India's sustainable development goals, was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

A 1st-year student from Incheon Academy of Science and Arts presents "Why Plastics Matter in SDG 12." This talk explores the critical role of plastics within Sustainable Development Goal

A 1st-year student from Incheon Academy of Science and Arts presents "Why Plastics Matter in SDG 12." This talk explores the critical role of plastics within Sustainable Development Goal 12.

The presentation was delivered at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community, adhering to the TED conference format. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

A first-year student from Incheon Academy of Science and Arts discusses methods for reducing disposable waste.

This presentation was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a

A first-year student from Incheon Academy of Science and Arts discusses methods for reducing disposable waste.

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A first-year student from Incheon Academy of Science and Arts delivered a talk on responsible consumerism and environmental protection.

This presentation occurred at a TEDx event, an

A first-year student from Incheon Academy of Science and Arts delivered a talk on responsible consumerism and environmental protection.

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A first-year student from Incheon Academy of Science and Arts presented on how zero-energy houses can help achieve sustainable development goals.

This talk was delivered at a TEDx event, an

A first-year student from Incheon Academy of Science and Arts presented on how zero-energy houses can help achieve sustainable development goals.

This talk was delivered at a TEDx event, an independently organized local community initiative following the TED conference format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Driven by her love for her hometown river, Rani Sahay, a geography scholar and founder of Peepal The Resilience Lab, was saddened to find it a landfill upon her return. Drawing on her experience

Driven by her love for her hometown river, Rani Sahay, a geography scholar and founder of Peepal The Resilience Lab, was saddened to find it a landfill upon her return. Drawing on her experience at the National Disaster Management Authority and UNICEF India, she mobilized her team and the local community. Together, they developed sustainable livelihood opportunities to address pollution sources, successfully reviving the river and fostering a thriving community.

This inspiring talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Credits: Producer, Director & Editor Osman DiFyeli; Music by David Heymann; Cello Christine Kim; Arrangement Nancy Li.

Dinesh Kumar Singh leads the TCS Digital Farming Initiative (mKRISHI) and Aquaculture within TCS Research and Innovation. Conceived in 2006, mKRISHI utilizes the Digital Five Forces—Mobility,

Dinesh Kumar Singh leads the TCS Digital Farming Initiative (mKRISHI) and Aquaculture within TCS Research and Innovation. Conceived in 2006, mKRISHI utilizes the Digital Five Forces—Mobility, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence—which are now foundational to the Industry 4.0 revolution.

mKRISHI has reached approximately 2 million farmers and fishermen, generating over a million agricultural transactions, and continues to expand. This content was shared at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.