Event Theme: Beginner's Mind.

Reusing, recycling and upcycling of goods are important for waste prevention and the reduction of the usage of raw materials. Furthermore, the trend towards the sharing economy, minimalism instead of materialism and urban mining, are positive lifestyles that are gaining in popularity and significance in urban settings. These developments can be seen as a response to the throwaway society nowadays. There is no way without sustainable and social design solutions which will have an important impact on the environment and the society. Reusing, recycling and upcycling of goods are important for waste prevention and the reduction of the usage of raw materials. Furthermore, the trend towards the sharing economy, minimalism instead of materialism and urban mining, are positive lifestyles that are gaining in popularity and significance in urban settings. These developments can be seen as a response to the throwaway society nowadays. There is no way without sustainable and social design solutions which will have an important impact on the environment and the society. 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