Going Green: Tips for a Zero-Waste Lifestyle | Haley Higdon

Going Green: Tips for a Zero-Waste Lifestyle | Haley Higdon | TEDxYouth@UTS

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Have you ever stopped to think about how much waste you produce? In this engaging talk, Hayley Higdon explores the impacts of waste and explains the benefits that living a zero waste lifestyle can have on the individual and society.
Haley is an environmentalist who works at the Jackman Institute of Child Studies, an elementary school affiliated with U of T that is devoted to studying childhood development. She is the Project Lead for Natural Curiosity, the environmental Inquiry Program at the school. Just having won U of T’s Green Ribbon award, recognizing outstanding achievements in campus sustainability, Haley shares her zero-waste lifestyle and tips for making small changes into sustainable habits on her social media blogs, under the title 50 Shades of Green.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@user-ni5cz1yu6h 6 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad many people are inspired by "Zero Waste Home". I live in Japan, but I was really inspired! It's difficult to live like Be a in Japan, but more and more people are taking action in this country as well.

@user-eh3pl5lt9g 3 ай бұрын

Great take on zero waste. Very helpful and more realistic for beginners.

@MelanyIvana2 5 жыл бұрын

LOVED IT!!! For a greener life, folks!

@Britbec 5 жыл бұрын

I wish Bulk Barn would expand into the USA!

@clarissagarcia401 6 жыл бұрын

Its also really helpful to grow your own food if possible

@cassieoz1702 4 жыл бұрын

Bulk stores are scarce and close to 3X cost here. Also, pretty much all their foods are sugar, starch (sugar) or industrial seed oils, and shipped from as far away as possible

@fernandagonzalez3852 5 жыл бұрын

Amaría que estuvieran con subtítulos en español 🙏🙏🙏❤️🌺

@ceciliagarcia4097 6 жыл бұрын

I dont understand why Northamericans need straws so bad. I never ever bought straws in my life. In my country is very rare that u find starws in houses (except for some birthday party or nightclubs)

@LizzieDeanMakes 6 жыл бұрын

Yes I find the straw thing baffling too - but I see a lot of mason jar drinks glasses in the shops with straws now, and it seems to be becoming more popular in the UK to drink through a straw even at home - I have sensitive teeth so I always ask for no ice, but even with sensitive teeth I don’t feel the need to use a straw.

@00chouette 6 жыл бұрын

I know right! I really don't see the point of drinking with a straw. And using a reusable straw looks really hard to wash!

@ninacoli2770 6 жыл бұрын

Some people have sensitive teeth so drinking cold water can be annoying. Also certain drinks like coffee and tea stain teeth and having a straw can prevent it. Some people who are quadriplegic also need straws too. Reusable straws usually come with a little cleaning thing to make sure you can clean it properly.

@jacqpaschoud 4 жыл бұрын

Why a grown up without a disability should use a straw baffles me. It is a very recent phenomenon. Don’t drink stuff that rots your teeth, put up with the fact your teeth may not glow white all day.

@lunavre1771 4 жыл бұрын

@@jacqpaschoud I agree, the only people who should be using straws are people with disabilities

@Hijabibti925 6 жыл бұрын

Started bringing a couple of zero waste items like a stainless steel straw and a spork.

@culllaticiqsu83 4 жыл бұрын

My works too. Used Avasva handbooks and build it with no problems.

@yvonnehyatt8353 Жыл бұрын

All humans, on the planet need to do this.

@ChubbsYe3 5 жыл бұрын

How does one get on ted talk

@Rcarhar 7 жыл бұрын

when was this talk?

@haleyhigdon4688 6 жыл бұрын

It was April 2016!

@shwetav8996 5 жыл бұрын

Watched this at 1.25X speed :p

@andybodies 5 жыл бұрын

2x speed + subtitles here :))

@sebastiantouma4965 5 жыл бұрын

You just blew my mind... I've never tried that before. I can watch MORE videos! MORE procrastination and information haha thanks

@cassieoz1702 4 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness for upspeed. Id have died mind-numb if not

@bros6053 Жыл бұрын

Go Bleui!

@svetlanikolova7673 4 жыл бұрын

REFUSE REUSE REDUCE REPURPOSE RECYCLE ROT THOSE ARE MY R's That i will implement iny life

@Hijabibti925 6 жыл бұрын

If you go to a bar and order a "shooter" instead of a drink you won't be given a straw and you won't have to pee as often while getting the same amount of alcohol.

@othercalvin 3 жыл бұрын

How is there only 43 comments?

@derickjohnson6404 6 жыл бұрын

guess master chief executive director of world recycling, Has just sent out a telekinesis massage to the world's people(shape up or get shipped out)😀

@EmberHarrington 4 жыл бұрын

Honking car locking wakes people up and creates Noise Stress Everywhere. We can hear it in our homes when you park. It wakes our kids up. The Auto Industry needs to use technology that does not emit noise into our communities. Please lock your car quietly with light flash only. Thank you.

@oxfordjrr 5 жыл бұрын

While I agree, I feel she is just parroting what Bea Johnson has said and not adding anything herself.

@philip_roa 4 жыл бұрын

How do you add to something that is already sensible?

@cassieoz1702 4 жыл бұрын

5 minutes in ans I'm sick of hearing her tell me how wonderful she is. Bye

@ariseon4186 4 жыл бұрын

OMG she discovered hot water ! 😂😂😂😂

@sohailtahir6598 4 жыл бұрын

That is self projection, not tips for green living.

@Tylerrl1664 4 жыл бұрын

Real Trumpism Yes, exactly!! What worked for her or her friends isn’t necessarily what will work for everyone else. She’s too preppy and proud of herself. She needs to give facts and tips.

@noahwhite2775 3 жыл бұрын

POV you are looking for a hate comment

@xcand 2 жыл бұрын

rifense un resumen jaja

@jordyperaza7410 3 жыл бұрын

what a sad world ong this world aint cool anymore

@OnIoN4UrTrUbLeS 3 жыл бұрын

No need for this discussion just plant trees thats it if they really cared for the environment they would spend money doing this not taxing people for thier gain! Ted get wrecked sounds like some old billionaire!

@juliabogi1985 6 жыл бұрын

Go Vegan :)

@thepoormansguidetothegalax3981 5 жыл бұрын

Going vegan doesn't actually mean that you automatically become zero waste. Almonds, for example, are very wasteful to the enviroment since ONE almond takes 5 LITRES to grow. The almond farmers in LA are a big cause for the extensive droughts and wildfires there.

@bebo2490 4 жыл бұрын