Reimagining Freedom - The Freedom to Act on One’s Own Will

Explore the intersection of waste management, sustainability, and personal freedom in this 15-minute TEDx talk by Shailaja Rangarajan. Discover how the rise of consumerism contributes to increasing global waste and its detrimental effects on the environment and human lives. Learn about Rangarajan's entrepreneurial journey in upcycling waste and how it led her to redefine freedom. Gain insights into the mission of Rimagined, an organization promoting conscious consumption and sustainable lifestyle choices through premium upcycled products. Understand how upcycling can become an everyday lifestyle choice, going beyond art and craft. Examine the social impact of creating sustainable and dignified work opportunities for both women and men through training in the upcycling process.