Billions of pounds of plastic packaging pollute our oceans annually. Seaweed offers a sustainable solution. Researchers are unlocking its potential as a scalable packaging material, growing

Billions of pounds of plastic packaging pollute our oceans annually. Seaweed offers a sustainable solution. Researchers are unlocking its potential as a scalable packaging material, growing without fresh water, fertilizer, or soil, and returning nutrients. Farmed globally, its expansion could create 100 million jobs.

Julia Marsh, CEO of Sway, leads this innovation. Sway's seaweed-based films perform like plastic, use existing infrastructure, and fully compost. Marsh champions ocean health and regenerative materials, proving nature's solution to plastic.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Climate change makes the transition to renewable energy critical for a sustainable future. This talk emphasizes the inevitability of this shift and how individual attitudes can accelerate its

Climate change makes the transition to renewable energy critical for a sustainable future. This talk emphasizes the inevitability of this shift and how individual attitudes can accelerate its progress.

Julia challenges stereotypes as a "geek" who loves sports. A member of her school's GINs club, her diverse passions include cosplay, sci-fi, field hockey, ice hockey, soccer, and reading.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event, an independently organized local community event following the TED conference format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Environmental and social justice activist Julia Butterfly Hill argues that our perception of being

Environmental and social justice activist Julia Butterfly Hill argues that our perception of being separate from the natural world has cultivated a "disposability consciousness."

This mindset, she explains, leads to the exploitation of resources and people, contributing to both environmental degradation and social injustice. Hill advocates for a shift towards interconnectedness to foster a more sustainable and equitable future.

In her reflection titled "Disconnection," Julia Butterfly Hill introduces "separation syndrome" as the fatal consequence of severing our ties to life. She illustrates this by noting that a plant

In her reflection titled "Disconnection," Julia Butterfly Hill introduces "separation syndrome" as the fatal consequence of severing our ties to life. She illustrates this by noting that a plant dies when its roots are ripped from the earth, mirroring how humanity perishes when we detach from our connected consciousness.

Hill argues that this profound disconnection leads to the demise of our planet, our human families, and the entire global family. Her message underscores the critical importance of recognizing and nurturing our interconnectedness for collective survival.

Published on August 30, 2016, this interview features Julia Olson, Executive Director of Our Children's Trust.

She was interviewed by Megan

Published on August 30, 2016, this interview features Julia Olson, Executive Director of Our Children's Trust.

She was interviewed by Megan Kemple of 350 Eugene on August 24, 2016.

Julia Blocher, a researcher at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and President of the International Youth Federation (IYF), explores the global impacts of climate change and

Julia Blocher, a researcher at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and President of the International Youth Federation (IYF), explores the global impacts of climate change and human responses. She illustrates how climate events drive migration while highlighting young people making real change.

With a decade of experience in climate change and human movement, Blocher believes youth are pivotal in solving global challenges like climate change and migration. Her work, focusing on regions like East Africa and island nations, underscores the potential of this new generation to lead towards a just, peaceful, and inclusive future. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more here.

Julia Anastasio, Director of Sustainability for the