To waste or not waste: Sustainable consumption or sustainable mindset. | Eva Pongrácz | TEDxOulu скачать в хорошем качестве

To waste or not waste: Sustainable consumption or sustainable mindset. | Eva Pongrácz | TEDxOulu

Waste is linked to prosperity. In essence, this means that when we have money, we can afford to throw things away. Currently, it seems the only limit to our consumption is our budget. Not because there was a limitless supply of resources, but because we can afford to consume even in excess. Ever wondered why our consumption habits became so wasteful? Are we truly so rich, that we can afford to waste things? Eva will explain what waste really is and what are the reasons of wastage. She will argue that we can only avoid wastage if we understand why we waste in the first place. She believes everybody matters, and we can all be agents of change, if we embrace a sustainable mindset. Eva Pongrácz is professor of energy systems and environmental engineering at the University of Oulu. Her work involves research, teaching and student advising in sustainable energy, waste management and circular economy. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx