Why I live a zero waste life | Lauren Singer | TEDxTeen
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Published 2015-05-27
Lauren Singer is author of the Zero Waste blog, Trash is for Tossers and founder of organic cleaning product company, The Simply Co.
Through her blog, she has empowered millions of readers to produce less waste by shopping package-free, making their own products and refusing plastic and single-use items.
Her work has been profiled by New York Magazine, MSNBC, NBC, AOL, CNN, Yahoo, Fox Business, BBC and NPR, among others.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
All Comments (21)
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"We don't need a few people doing zero-waste perfectly: we need millions doing it imperfectly."
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i just get sick of people saying it is impossible or it will never fit into their life style, you know what? don't be a zero waste person, but at least try to reduce your waste.
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"When you have fewer things, you take better care of them". One hundred percent true
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I really enjoyed her speech and her dedication to better our planet. What bugs me however is some of the comments on this video. Saying things like, "well you still gave a speech in an auditorium that used up energy" or "well you probably drove there or got a ride which is contributing to air pollution" etc. etc. etc. Why? Why is it always necessary to point out the negatives and try to bring someone down when they are already trying so hard to do something good for our planet. So she may have sat in a car and maybe she didn't ride her bike today. Yes, she spoke at an auditorium so her speech could reach the masses and possibly spark a change in people to reduce some of their waste. Isn't she already doing so much? Why must we nit pick and bring people down all the time?
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she has both attractive and healthy skin with amazing hair..
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What a wonderful speaker! I took a sustainability class last semester which really inspired me but I let that fire burn out. This was a great reminder. I love the joy emanating from her, she feels like a kind person. It almost felt like talking with a friend.
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Wow!! She's wonderful, it's great to see people who are really trying to save this planet. We need to learn from such people. You're truly amazing. Thank you
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Amazing. I wish companies would just send me things in a box rather than with 99% unnecessary packaging.
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Everyone should strive for this level of environmental cleanliness 🌿🪴🌱
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why would someone even say that she's doing these for attention?? she is doing something good
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So proud of you!!! It's the collective effort of individuals that would bring about a bigger change! So hats off to you 💪
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Mam, u can literally speak anything and you'll be getting everyone's attention just the way you speak... So logically and sweetly... You are The Most amazing orator I've ever seen .. God bless you!
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She indeed looks very optimistic and energetic.
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she is beautiful both outside and inside.Good job, Lauren.
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Her voice is so empowering.
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Thank you, Lauren, for this amazing TEDx Talk on being sustainable. It really brings home the point that a few people can make a difference.
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Well I think the world needs the recipe of your DIY shampoo
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I really love her personality. A lot of activists tend to come across as somewhat condescending, and she didn't do that the whole time.
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Amazing talk Lauren!, truly inspiring. I know this was quiet a few years ago but really a touching message and a strong wake-up call!
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She is so genuine and beautiful , with beautiful concept n mind.
