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Are Ecobrick Clubs the Future of Sustainable Plastic Management?

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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Sustainability Courses Community Engagement Courses Climate Action Courses Upcycling Courses Carbon Sequestration Courses Youth Activism Courses

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Explore an innovative solution to non-recyclable plastic waste in this 16-minute TEDx talk by Ling Xiong, founder of Ecobrick IBSH. Discover the carbon sequestering activity of eco-bricking and learn how it provides an accessible and social outlet for young climate activists. Gain insights into integrating sustainability into daily life and understand the importance of making sustainable practices socially and economically accessible worldwide. Follow Ling's journey as a high school student leader in charity, sports, and civics, and learn how she created a system to turn non-recyclable plastics into construction-ready bricks, sequestering over 40 kg of carbon dioxide. Witness how youth leadership can drive positive change, from leading a basketball team to initiating student-driven policies through a school council. Get inspired by this young changemaker's approach to environmental activism and community engagement.

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Are Ecobrick clubs the future? | Ling Xiong | TEDxYouth@IBSH


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