In her compelling TEDx talk, Günes Seyfarth shares her journey of living abundantly through food rescue. She begins by discussing the shocking reality of food waste and its detrimental effects on both the environment and society. Seyfarth then goes on to explain how she discovered food rescue as a way to combat this issue and make a positive impact.
Through her powerful storytelling, Seyfarth recounts the inspiring moments she experienced while rescuing surplus food and redistributing it to those in need. She emphasizes the joy and fulfillment she feels knowing that she is contributing to reducing food waste and helping others in her community.
Seyfarth also touches on the importance of spreading awareness about food rescue and encouraging others to join the movement. She challenges the audience to rethink their relationship with food and consider how they can take action to live more sustainably.
Overall, Günes Seyfarth’s TEDx talk is a thought-provoking and uplifting exploration of living abundantly through food rescue, inspiring viewers to make a difference in their own lives and communities.
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In her thought-provoking talk, Günes Seyfarth demonstrates how we can live rich, value-driven lives while taking the bold steps necessary for climate action—proving that sustainable living and personal fulfillment can go hand in hand. Video produced by Apehouse (www.apehouse.at). Günes Seyfarth is a driven entrepreneur and changemaker, known for turning ideas into impactful ventures. As a mother of three, she first founded the crèche, kindergarten, and after-school program Karl & Liesl to support her children’s development. She then co-founded Mamikreisel (now Vinted), a popular platform for swapping preloved kids’ items, promoting sustainability in everyday life.
Her latest ventures, Community Kitchen and Shaere, are ambitious projects tackling food waste and fostering social inclusion. Community Kitchen rescues, processes, and sells 20 tons of surplus food weekly, while Shaere is the largest temporary social use initiative in Germany, offering 15,000 square meters of space that welcomes 45,000 visitors monthly.
Günes’ mission is to inspire others to follow her lead, demonstrating that anyone can make a difference through actionable, community-driven solutions. 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 “How I live abundantly through food rescue | Günes Seyfarth | TEDxTUWien” was uploaded on 01/24/2025 to Youtube Channel TEDx Talks