Recommended TED Talks

On this page you will find some TED Talks especially related to sustainability. Enjoy!!

Jane Poynter: Life in Biosphere 2

Jane Poynter tells her story of living two years and 20 minutes in “Biosphere 2″ — an experience that provoked her to explore how we might sustain life in the harshest of environments. This is the first TED talk drawn from an independently organized TEDx event, held at the University of Southern California.

Ray Anderson: On the business logic of sustainability

At his carpet company, Ray Anderson has increased sales and doubled profits while turning the traditional “take / make / waste” industrial system on its head. In a gentle, understated way, he shares a powerful vision for sustainable commerce.

Michael Pritchard’s water filter turns filthy water drinkable

Too much of the world lacks access to clean drinking water. Engineer Michael Pritchard did something about it — inventing the portable Lifesaver filter, which can make the most revolting water drinkable in seconds. An amazing demo from TEDGlobal 2009.

Kevin Surace invents eco-friendly drywall

Kevin Surace suggests we rethink basic construction materials — such as the familiar wallboard — to reduce the huge carbon footprint generated by the manufacturing and construction of our buildings. He introduces “EcoRock”, a clean, recyclable, and energy-efficient drywall created by his team at “Serious Materials”.

Catherine Mohr builds green

A short, interesting, full of data talk about all the decisions Catherine Mohr had to make when trying to build the greenest house possible.