Plastic pollution poses a severe environmental threat. Plastic packaging constitutes nearly half of global plastic waste, much of it single-use. This plastic can take up to a thousand years to

Plastic pollution poses a severe environmental threat. Plastic packaging constitutes nearly half of global plastic waste, much of it single-use. This plastic can take up to a thousand years to decompose, entering our food systems and projected to outweigh fish in oceans by 2050.

Ecoware confronts this challenge by producing 100% biodegradable and compostable packaging. Made from agricultural waste, their affordable and sustainable tableware, packaging, and medical products offer an alternative to single-use plastics.

Learn how Ecoware achieved this and if their model can be replicated in a session.

Woody Chan argues that climate change is solvable, despite feelings of helplessness. Drawing from his experience at China Water Risk, which evolved into a leading think tank in seven years, he

Woody Chan argues that climate change is solvable, despite feelings of helplessness. Drawing from his experience at China Water Risk, which evolved into a leading think tank in seven years, he shares how he overcame similar despair.

Chan proposes innovative solutions, from 3D printing steaks and capturing cow farts to slowing fashion. A Cambridge Geography graduate (2016) concerned with wastewater discharge, he joined China Water Risk, an NGO providing ecological and financial consultancy.

Currently, Chan aims to tackle water and climate risks from a business and financial perspective. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Conservationist Kubanychbek Zhumabai uulu directs the Snow Leopard Foundation in Kyrgyzstan and coordinates the Snow Leopard Trust. He spearheads innovative initiatives to protect snow leopards

Conservationist Kubanychbek Zhumabai uulu directs the Snow Leopard Foundation in Kyrgyzstan and coordinates the Snow Leopard Trust. He spearheads innovative initiatives to protect snow leopards and other wildlife across Central Asia, including collecting vital scientific data on snow leopard populations.

Beginning his environmental protection career in 2002, Kubanychbek now aims to share successful conservation practices with other communities. This approach seeks to conserve wildlife while simultaneously improving local socioeconomic statuses. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Shannon Lisa, Program Director for the Edison Wetlands Association, investigates chemical contaminant dumping. Motivated by growing up in a contaminated state, she protects human health and the

Shannon Lisa, Program Director for the Edison Wetlands Association, investigates chemical contaminant dumping. Motivated by growing up in a contaminated state, she protects human health and the environment through "environmental detective work."

In Franklin, Indiana, Shannon uncovered a decades-old toxic cold case. After children fell ill, she analyzed over 40,000 hidden EPA documents, revealing a mismanaged industrial site and homes potentially invaded by poison gases like TCE. She coordinated residential air testing, finding toxins 18x over state thresholds, prompting a reopened EPA investigation.

Shannon continues to advocate for permanent cleanup in Franklin and national change against industrial pollution. broweryouthawards.org. Film by Storyline Media.

In his talk, David Wallace-Wells discusses his book, "The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming," which distills complex climate science into human-scale impacts. He explores how to address

In his talk, David Wallace-Wells discusses his book, "The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming," which distills complex climate science into human-scale impacts. He explores how to address climate change without succumbing to despair and the potential of technology for both mitigation and adaptation solutions.

Wallace-Wells, deputy editor of New York Magazine, expanded his 2017 article into this full-length work. The book details the effects of climate change on water, food, oceans, and more, guiding readers to understand societal impacts and inspiring action to prevent the worst outcomes.

Get the book: https://goo.gle/2n9kUSZ

An IB DP student from CIS presented insights on how synthetic meat could offer solutions to pressing health and environmental crises.

This talk was delivered at a TEDx event, an

An IB DP student from CIS presented insights on how synthetic meat could offer solutions to pressing health and environmental crises.

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

Jay Inslee uniquely prioritized climate change in the 2020 presidential race, a focus now amplified by the Green New Deal and rising voter awareness. As constituents feel global warming's effects,

Jay Inslee uniquely prioritized climate change in the 2020 presidential race, a focus now amplified by the Green New Deal and rising voter awareness. As constituents feel global warming's effects, Republicans increasingly acknowledge the issue, with former Representatives Ryan Costello and Carlos Curbelo highlighting its growing importance.

However, Christine Pelosi of the DNC notes that for some frontline communities, immediate economic concerns can overshadow long-term climate threats. Despite political risks, there's a growing call to prioritize climate solutions over political careers. #letstalkclimate Learn more at climateone.org.

Ten years of piano taught me to view problems as creative prompts, not obstacles. Instead of repeating mistakes, I learned to brainstorm new approaches. This mindset, applicable broadly, fuels

Ten years of piano taught me to view problems as creative prompts, not obstacles. Instead of repeating mistakes, I learned to brainstorm new approaches. This mindset, applicable broadly, fuels innovation from wheels to everyday designs. Embracing it improves our lives and can impact others.

Angelina Ning, a sophomore at American Heritage, is passionate about science, a NCVPS peer tutor, and co-lead for their Virtual Buddy Program and TutorTalk blog. Music, central to her life since age five, has shaped her perspective with lessons she believes can benefit everyone.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Despite their name meaning "thousand feet," millipedes actually have varying leg counts, from under a hundred to several hundred, depending on their body segments. They are born with just three

Despite their name meaning "thousand feet," millipedes actually have varying leg counts, from under a hundred to several hundred, depending on their body segments. They are born with just three pairs of legs, growing more throughout their lives.

Fossil evidence suggests millipedes were among the first air-breathing animals to transition from ocean to land. Male millipedes possess specialized "gonopods"—modified legs used for sperm transfer.

Kris Gasteratos, founder of the Cellular Agriculture Society (CAS) and author of "90 Reasons," recently met with Suzette Bishop at Google NY. Their discussion focused on lab-grown meat, cellular

Kris Gasteratos, founder of the Cellular Agriculture Society (CAS) and author of "90 Reasons," recently met with Suzette Bishop at Google NY. Their discussion focused on lab-grown meat, cellular agriculture, and Project CMF.

Project CMF (Cell-based Meat Facility) is a CAS design initiative conceptualizing New York's meat production by 2040, where animal cells are farmed instead of animals. Over a dozen leading cell-based meat scientists were consulted to create an ambitious yet realistic vision. Kris Gasteratos is the Lead Concept Designer, with Mihai Iacubovschi as Lead Visual Designer.

For more information on Kris, CAS, and Project CMF, visit: cellag.org