EcoSparks

Mindless Consumption to Meaningful Creation | Ruilin Huang, Young Change Maker


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In the fourth episode of 'EcoSparks', Aileen interviews her peer Ruilin Huang (Lynn), a high school student based in Shanghai who is dedicated to making a sustainable economic impact. Despite balancing final exams and university applications, Lynn has already provided green solutions for two companies in Shanghai and understands the importance of aligning macro-policies with the demands of our planet.

Join Aileen and Lynn as they discuss Lynn's sustainable suggestions at a macro level, the connection between meditation and sustainability, as well as her advice for other students looking to adopt a greener way of living!

[Timeline]

00:15 Lynn in a nutshell. 

01:33 Lynn's Passion for Economics, Biology, and Her Intended Major 

03:00 "Scarce"- Based View of Sustainability 

04:00 Lynn's Adopted Scarcity-To-Growth Mindset: "Consumption to Creation" 

04:32 Her Journey To Sustainability - Linking Economic Development to Environmental Sustainability 

05:55 The High Schooler Provided Green Solutions At the Corporate Level 

07:22 What Future Career Paths Are In Store For Lynn?

09:20 A 'Hopeful' Anti-Greenwashing Sustainable Future Redefined By Guidelines 

10:52 The Rise of 'Data Sexuals' 

11:55 Gratitude for Our Natural Environment Being A Driver for Sustainability 

13:04 Why We Should Escape the Temporary Pleasures (Impulse Buying) Gained from Consumption 

14:18 Rethinking Product Design / Material Acquisition With Sustainability in Mind 

16:15 Why Macropolicies Should Shift Towards Nurturing Green-Purpose-Driven Innovation 

18:01 Our Generation Lacking Sustainability Knowledge / Lynn's Advice! 

20:28 Using Mindfulness to Melt Boundaries with Our External Environment 

21:30 Sustainability Beyond Our Natural Environment

[Producers]

Host : Alieen Zhao

Guest : Ruilin Huang (Lynn)

Editor(s): Ella Taylor, Zoe Zhang, Kay Xu

Designer : Zoe Zhang

Music : Aileen Zhao 


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