What if India’s plastic mountains weren’t a problem, but an opportunity? In this inspiring TEDx talk, Indrajeet Prasad explores how India can transform its waste crisis into a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, and environmental renewal.Every year, India generates over 10 million tons of plastic waste—enough to stretch freight trains from Delhi to Kanyakumari. Yet, only 60% is recycled, and India now leads the world in plastic pollution. But what if we could reimagine this challenge as a chance to revolutionize how we produce, consume, and recycle?Drawing on his expertise as Product Manager Deep Learning (AI) at TOMRA—a global leader in sensor-based sorting and collection technology for recycling—Indrajeet reveals how technology and policy can unlock the hidden value in our waste streams. At TOMRA, he leads the Product Management of advanced AI-powered solutions that are redefining recycling efficiency and accelerating the transition to a circular economy.A highlight of Indrajeet’s work is GAINnext™, TOMRA’s award-winning AI based recycling system, which was recognized as the 2025 Plastics Recycling Award Europe winner for Recycling Machinery Innovation of the Year. GAINnext™ is revolutionizing the industry by enabling efficient sorting of plastics, wood, paper, and aluminum, and unlocking new material streams for a more sustainable future.Indrajeet’s mission is to drive digital transformation for a circular economy, creating solutions that deliver real-world impact for people and the planet. In this talk, he shares how policy shifts, advanced recycling systems, and a new mindset can help India—and the world—move beyond the bin and unlock a future where waste becomes opportunity. Indrajeet Prasad is a visionary product manager and innovator at the crossroads of artificial intelligence and sustainable technology. As the Product Manager for AI at Tomra Sorting GmbH, he has transformed the recycling industry with the launch of the first AI-based food-grade plastics packaging sorting product. With experience at Honeywell and CERN, he combines technical expertise with business acumen. A two-time Marie Curie Fellowship recipient, Indrajeet has mentored over 200 Indian students in securing European R&D fellowships. As the founder of ONEMENTORS Career Abroad Pvt Limited, he empowers aspiring professionals globally while being a dynamic speaker at numerous events. 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

「漫遊生活」是一種放下外在壓力、尋回內心平靜的生活哲學。當今社會鼓勵不懈奮鬥，步調急促，卻忽略了放慢腳步、傾聽自我的重要性。「漫遊生活」提倡人們在繁忙中找到平衡，學會適時停下，享受生活的每一個當下。這種生活方式鼓勵探索極簡主義，著重在減少不必要的負擔，讓生活回歸本質。藉由精選必要的物質需求與活動內容，我們能夠創造出更多屬於自己的時光，專注於真正帶來滿足感的事物。這不僅是一種生活的選擇，更是一種對自我關懷的實踐，讓我們逐漸脫離外界的繁雜與焦慮，回到內心的寧靜。在「漫遊生活」的旅途中，每一步都是在探索與自我對話的機會，讓人們更深入地理解自我需求，找到真正適合自己的生活節奏。透過這種緩慢而有意識的生活方式，我們將學會如何在平凡中找到美好，在簡單中發現充實，享受真正的自我。 畢業於國立交通大學外國語文學系，主修英美文學。曾任職於《Bella儂儂雜誌》、《A Day Magazine》與《Elle雜誌》，媒體經驗超過6年，致力將多層次的人文思考與文學美感帶入報導之中。著有散文集《寂寞作為一種迷人的慢性病》，及《綠洲沙龍 Oasis Saloon》記錄於美國新墨西哥州公路旅行時的的旅途片刻，為心靈開拓廣闊的內在世界。將旅行以及內信進行對照，可以分享個人經驗以及漫遊的生活概念跟生活經驗連結，帶給內心映照。 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

在現代社會，心理健康已經成為熱門話題，越來越多人意識到與自己內心對話的重要性。然而，面對快速變遷的生活節奏，我們常常忽略了內在的需求，讓心靈陷入空洞，失去了與自己相處的珍貴時光。本次演講將引領大家暫停腳步，重新尋找那片屬於自己的心靈角落，探索如何在忙碌的日常中療癒自己。透過這場心靈之旅，我們將共同發現內在對話的力量，找回那份久違的自我陪伴，並學會如何在生活中與內心深處相連結。 人生而無意義，這真是太完美了，看我們要一起創造些什麼吧。同時具有Youtube頻道，針對時事以及內在議題發表想法與評論，希望能在躁動的這一世代中，以自身之力安撫不安的內在靈魂。 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

在當今多元文化交織的社會中，「社會共存」已成為我們無法迴避的重要課題。面對來自不同背景的移工、新住民和各類族群，我們不僅要學會與他人共處，更需要在多樣性中尋求理解與平衡。在這快速的生活節奏下，我們經常忘記了暫停腳步，去體會彼此的故事、去反思我們對不同文化和身份的接納程度。社會共存不僅僅是共享一片土地，更是從差異中找到尊重的力量，讓每個人無論出身背景，都能感受到平等與歸屬。這場共存之旅，邀請我們一起反思、學習包容，在每一個細微的理解中，重新定義和諧共處的可能性。 身為新住民第二代，宇昇善用語文優勢，利用課餘時間，加入各項志工服務，將志願服務當成日常生活。他擔任總召，申請青年志工自組團隊，與 5 位友人至失智服務據點進行志願服務，陪伴長者互動、健康操、包越南春捲及延緩智力退化遊戲等，進行文化分享的同時，也打破多數長者原先對東南亞文化較為陌生且存在的刻板印象。透過內政部海外培力計劃回到越南當地學校分享臺灣文化，返臺後分享所見所聞，促進臺越文化雙向交流，並與新二代及越南青年線上交流，觸及約近 200 位聽眾。 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

在科技飛速發展的現代社會，資訊如同海嘯般鋪天蓋地而來。有些人能夠迎浪而上，自在地在資訊的浪潮中衝浪遊戲，享受其中的樂趣；然而，卻有不少人因為過度依賴而沈溺於其中，仿佛觸碰到深海中的有毒物質，逐漸迷失自我，甚至感到難以自拔。在這樣的時代，學會「解讀」與「解毒」變得尤為重要。透過這次演講，我們將與講者一起探索科技解毒的可能性，學習如何在數位洪流中找到平衡，重新掌控生活的主導權。 人稱阿孝，宜蘭人，種田、擺地攤長大，曾任自由時報頭版編輯，現任輔仁大學新聞傳播學系教授。先後兼任公視董事、華視董事、報導者監事、關鍵評論網監事、莫拉克獨立新聞網共同編輯人、新加坡報業控股華文媒體集團諮詢團委員、中央廣播電台自律委員、台灣事實查核基金會董事、台灣新聞數位共榮基金諮詢委員會委員、weReport調查報導公眾委製平台執行委員，以及教育部媒體素養教育推動會委員、教育部智慧生活創新創業特色大學推動計畫協同主持人。結合個人幼時經驗以及專業，對於科系世代發出疑問，嘗試在科技的世代中尋找解讀／毒的機會。 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

Good health is the real wealth we often ignore. In this TEDx Talk, Dietitian Simrat Kathuria explains how small, consistent healthy habits lead to the biggest returns in life - a disease-free body, sharper mind and a longer, happier life. Through simple examples and real-life insights, she shares what people often do wrong when trying to “eat healthy” and how to correct it. If you truly want to invest in yourself, it’s time to rethink your daily choices. Discover how easy it is to build healthy habits that reward you with a lifetime of wellness! With over 16 years of expertise in clinical nutrition, I am committed to transforming lives through the power of personalized diet plans and sustainable wellness strategies. As the CEO and Founder of The Diet Xperts, I’ve empowered countless individuals to overcome health challenges and embrace healthier lifestyles. Beyond consultations, I use my platform to create impactful content on diet, wellness, and holistic health, inspiring a global audience to prioritize their well-being. My mission is to make wellness not just a goal but a way of life. 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