The Brilliance of Bacteria (and How They Combat Waste) | Patricia Aymà Maldonado | TED
Biotechnologist Patricia Aymà Maldonado presents a groundbreaking technology that trains bacteria to transform organic waste into biodegradable plastic that behaves like conventional plastic. This sustainable approach could revolutionize the plastics industry.
How We’re Turning Pollution into Toys, Toothpaste and More | Xu Hao | TED
Xu Hao explores why climate solutions remain stuck in labs despite breakthrough science that can convert CO2 into everyday products like toothpaste and smartphone components. He argues we can't wait centuries for implementation like with alcohol's industrial revolution, and explains what's needed to accelerate clean technology adoption.
The Story of Energy: From Power to Possibility | Hashem Oraei | TEDxSadjad University
Energy powers our world, but how well do we understand it? In this engaging TEDx talk, Hashem Oraei explores the fascinating story of energy from the discovery of electricity to its role in modern innovation and sustainable solutions. Through storytelling and real-world examples, the talk illumina
We’re Not Running Out of Resources | Chiara Cecchini | TEDxBerlin Women
What if everything we call ‘scarcity’ is really a failure of imagination? This talk explores a future where food no longer depends on extracting from land but on complementing it—where human ingenuity, elemental abundance, and thoughtful stewardship unlock a food system that restores ecosystems inst
What does it take to clean a village? | Barak Ekshtein | TEDxPhnom Penh
Plastic pollution is a global crisis, and the coastal village of Phom Tamei in Cambodia shows its impact up close. This talk explores innovative solutions—from reuse and refill models to recycling infrastructure and regulatory support—while addressing the challenges of non-recyclable plastics and fu
Using fungi to align with life on a finite planet | Sue Van Hook | TEDxDirigo
The complementary processes of photosynthesis and decomposition run life on this finite planet without creating waste streams. So how can we use this knowledge to move toward circular economies that better align with ecological cycles? Mycologist Sue Van Hook focuses on ocean health for the oxygen w
From Straw to Strength: The Science of Turning Agri Waste | Dr. Sachin Mandavgane | TEDxCivilLines
Professor Sachin A. Mandavgane delivered a compelling talk that challenged how we perceive agricultural waste. Each year, farms generate vast quantities of residues—straw left in fields, fruits rejected by markets or fallen in farms, and vegetables deemed imperfect or rotten. These are often burned,