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Behind the single-use culture | Maki Thomas | TEDxOIST

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Maki Thomas has always been fascinated by nature, especially aquatic environment. She left her hometown of Tokyo to study marine biology at the University of Ryukyus where she learned to sail over the beautiful sea. She finished her associates degree in journalism and bachelor’s degree in environmental science in the US. Later she worked for an environmental consulting company in Okinawa where she gained experience in protecting the locally unique environment. Maki loves diving, snorkeling, and is even learning to surf. Her passion and lifework is to protect the nature that provides us with the spiritual and physical energy for our children.

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 Maki Thomas has always been fascinated by nature, especially aquatic environment. She left her hometown of Tokyo to study marine biology at the University of Ryukyus where she learned to sail over the beautiful sea. She finished her associates degree in journalism and bachelor’s degree in environmental science in the US. Later she worked for an environmental consulting company in Okinawa where she gained experience in protecting the locally unique environment. Maki loves diving, snorkeling, and is even learning to surf. Her passion and lifework is to protect the nature that provides us with the spiritual and physical energy for our children. 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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