What If Your Wardrobe Could Save the Planet? | Anna Paltseva | TEDxNCState
What if the clothes we wear could be tools for environmental change? Dr. Anna Paltseva investigates the connection between fashion and soil. Dr. Anna Paltseva is an international urban soil scientist originally from Russia and a Clinical Assistant Professor at Purdue University, where she leads research on soil contamination and remediation in urban environments. With a Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences from the City University of New York, Dr. Paltseva investigates how urban soils affect health, food systems, and the environment, offering solutions for building safer, more sustainable cities.She is the founder of House of Soil, a platform where science meets etiquette in living sustainably. Her work highlights how understanding soil, eco-conscious decisions, and environmental etiquette can transform industries like fashion, blending elegance with environmental responsibility.In her TEDx Talk, she unveils the surprising link between soil and fashion, inspiring action for a regenerative future. 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
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