In his TEDx talk “Profit for Good: How Your Washing Machine Will Save the World,” Vincent van der Holst discusses the impact that small, everyday actions can have on the environment and global sustainability. Van der Holst highlights the potential for positive change that can come from something as simple as using your washing machine efficiently. He explains how optimizing energy usage and water consumption in household appliances can lead to significant reductions in carbon emissions and resource depletion.
Van der Holst emphasizes the importance of businesses and consumers working together to promote sustainable practices and create a more environmentally friendly future. He introduces the concept of “profit for good,” where companies prioritize social and environmental responsibility alongside financial gain. By making conscious decisions about how we consume resources and support businesses, we can all play a role in mitigating climate change and preserving the planet for future generations.
Overall, van der Holst’s talk serves as a powerful reminder that every action, no matter how small, can make a difference in building a more sustainable world.
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Vincent van der Holst has a vision: a world where humanity’s 10 trillion € in yearly profits are used to solve the world’s biggest problems, not personal enrichment. This concept, which his talk at TEDxFreiburg 2024 is about, is called “Profit for Good”. The idea is simple, feasible and popular – Patagonia and Bosch are already using the model. Employees don’t want to get out of bed in the morning to work hard for an anonymous shareholder’s second Lamborghini. Customers want to buy clothing that solves climate change rather than worsens it. Some wealthy are currently blocking “Profit for Good” companies, so all the eager customers and employees can’t use the profit from their work or buying for good. Vincent van der Holst wants people to know and understand that it’s possible, and he wants the wealthy to know that if they fund it, we will build it, and they will come. Vincent van der Holst is the founder of BOAS. This fast vintage fashion platform saves jeans from toxic landfills and donates 90% of profits to save lives. He dedicates his career to move the trillions in profits to solve the world’s biggest problems. He has overcome his own challenges like anxiety and burnout, so he now focuses on helping others. When he’s not working to use Profit for Good, Vincent van der Holst cycles: He pedaled from Amsterdam to Paris in one day and he’s currently training for a world record attempt. 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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Video “Profit for Good: How Your Washing Machine Will Save the World | Vincent van der Holst | TEDxFreiburg” was uploaded on 06/05/2024 to Youtube Channel TEDx Talks