Aeshnina, a 13-year-old environmental activist, is known for her brave advocacy against plastic waste. She challenged world leaders, including Donald Trump and Australia's Prime Minister, to

Aeshnina, a 13-year-old environmental activist, is known for her brave advocacy against plastic waste. She challenged world leaders, including Donald Trump and Australia's Prime Minister, to manage waste in their countries and reclaim it from Indonesia. Aeshnina also works to clean the Brantas River, builds an imported waste museum, and runs online campaigns via @river.warrior and @info.mistik.

Her talk highlights deep concern over plastic pollution in Indonesia's rivers and seas, emphasizing that producers must take responsibility for collecting and processing their waste. This presentation was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more here.

The alarming rise of discarded face masks and other imperishable waste demands innovative solutions. During lockdown, Binish Desai, known as "The Recycle Man" and a Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia

The alarming rise of discarded face masks and other imperishable waste demands innovative solutions. During lockdown, Binish Desai, known as "The Recycle Man" and a Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia honoree, developed "Brick 2.0" to tackle the growing volume of PPE waste.

Desai's Eco Eclectic Technologies recycles domestic and industrial waste into useful resources, deflecting over 3,500 metric tons of carbon emissions. He also founded Ecolite Studio, a socio-economic platform empowering rural women. Recognized as a 'Waste Warrior' and a Rotary International awardee, his entrepreneurial spirit addresses critical environmental and social challenges. This information was shared at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Raz Mason, a chaplain and founder of Mason Consulting, specializes in personal resilience and its connection to sustainability. She developed Warrior

Raz Mason, a chaplain and founder of Mason Consulting, specializes in personal resilience and its connection to sustainability. She developed Warrior Wheel Training to support individuals in high-stress environments, including military and public safety personnel.

Her extensive background, encompassing chaplain residency at the Portland VA Medical Center, military officer training, and work in domestic violence agencies, reflects her commitment to those in demanding occupations. Mason holds an MDiv from Harvard Divinity School, an MA from Seattle University, and a BA from Bryn Mawr College. She was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv in Portland, Oregon, on October 7, 2011.

Larry Merculieff presented "Womb at the Center of the Universe" at the Earth Day Conference 2012, sponsored by the