Recycling revolutionary Veena Sahajwalla turns old clothes into kitchen tiles | Australian Story

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  • Scientist and NSW Australian of the Year Veena Sahajwalla is a recycling superstar with some bold new ideas about how to save waste from landfill. Subscribe: bit.ly/3l7kXcR
    Inspired walking the streets of her Mumbai neighbourhood as a child, Veena observed almost everything was reused and "nothing was wasted".
    This can-do attitude shaped her engineering career and sowed the seeds for some ground-breaking ideas, including making steel from car tyres. Now she's unveiling her latest invention, a "micro factory" that creates building materials and tiles from dumped clothes and glass.
    It’s a revolutionary concept. But will it work outside the lab?
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  • @cyncin1163
    @cyncin1163 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2447

    She needs to be earning the same money as the Kadashians, crazy how she's literally changing the world and hardly anyone knows her name. She is literally glowing from the inside out, so passionate and lovely to see!

    • @ms.construed1305
      @ms.construed1305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +129

      When humans learn to honor people saving the world instead of people taking advantage of the world and the simpletons living here.

    • @debracasseday4960
      @debracasseday4960 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I agree.

    • @mrscatsmrscats62
      @mrscatsmrscats62 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      I guess money does not replace satisfaction. She's truly happy doing what she does and may be more money would be a distraction....

    • @plainsarah8871
      @plainsarah8871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      She deserves a nopel price award, her name should be in the Guineas book of records among the most famous people in the world

    • @Belioyt
      @Belioyt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Who made the Kardashians the gold standard?

  • @ethel8335
    @ethel8335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1848

    Crazy how someone who has been changing the world for sooo long is not even that famous. She needs more recognition, so inspirational.

    • @e.l.france5136
      @e.l.france5136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Yes Ethel, I was thinking the same thing. I want more awareness of the
      awesome work women are doing. ((Definitely could relate when every time I see a Mylar lined bag I think there must be a use for it.)

    • @ajp806
      @ajp806 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I was thinking the same

    • @HappyfoxBiz
      @HappyfoxBiz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      because the industry doesn't want the question of "is there an alternative to what we are doing now? when the simple answer is "yes, there has been long before the switch to plastics" and a lot of people will go broke because the profits will be slimmer

    • @dollymadison2397
      @dollymadison2397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      AMEN! Far less attn politicians behaving like petulant 3rd graders engaged in a lunchroom food fight- FAR MORE answers to our actual problems.

    • @dollymadison2397
      @dollymadison2397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@HappyfoxBiz "Slimmer profits"?? So...are you suggesting they get by with ONE mansion? Less than A dozen estate staff? ONE airplane/jet? 🤔.

  • @georginadjan6915
    @georginadjan6915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +342

    Just her passion and commitment is amazing and commendable. She’s supposed to a heroine to the youth instead of all these nonsensical influencers who add stress and chaos to the world. Thank you Veena and to your husband who has supported you. Thanks again

    • @dirkdiggler9379
      @dirkdiggler9379 ปีที่แล้ว

      2 words wash hair 😂

    • @mariannekapoulitsa2327
      @mariannekapoulitsa2327 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@dirkdiggler9379you have a serious problem 😢

    • @yellowblanka6058
      @yellowblanka6058 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dirkdiggler93792 words touch grass.

  • @tillycomedy2194
    @tillycomedy2194 2 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    Veena has a genius mind and a big heart. She should be recognised as an Indian Australian hero. This video should be played in primary and high schools!

    • @nataljapetrova7682
      @nataljapetrova7682 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      !!

    • @rhodemb
      @rhodemb 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Or a Nobel winner , for sure .

  • @barbaralindhjem1582
    @barbaralindhjem1582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1874

    This is more important than trying to live on Mars.....thank you for doing your best to keep the Earth livable

    • @mind9528
      @mind9528 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Barbara Lindhjem : agree with you 🤭😊 yeah! 👍 I think so, oops! 😊

    • @deblynch2234
      @deblynch2234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      In aust, we had the milk man. Picked up empty glass bottles, returned them full of milk. No plastic bottles! We used to use cloth nappies, which I still used when I had my kids. Hospitals even changed to throw away nappies by at least 1987. I was shocked. We used to take wicker baskets & buy loose veggies. No use of plastic bags or plastic tubs they put fruit in now. It's all about money & big corporations. None of those old ways needed to change nor would it be that hard to go back to!

    • @ScottMurrayBestFamilyCars
      @ScottMurrayBestFamilyCars 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Imagine letting Veena loose on the junkpile of failed SpaceX rockets. She'd probably build a new Space Shuttle.

    • @anna-lenameijer9942
      @anna-lenameijer9942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I agree: if they had taken a small amount of the space money and turned it over to the recycling industry, it would work wonders. Before they aim for Mars, they need to manage the van Allen belts so they can land on the Moon. Why not use their sharp brains to help solve the problems here; the only planet made for human life?

    • @usernamedonald
      @usernamedonald 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      We can do both

  • @richair1527
    @richair1527 3 ปีที่แล้ว +579

    Veena, the world REALLY needs you right now. You are incredibly inspiring.

    • @phebienewman819
      @phebienewman819 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Schools should start teaching more if not teaching yet on caring for the planet earth

    • @hotwater2day
      @hotwater2day 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      good job veena

    • @domenicguimalan8058
      @domenicguimalan8058 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i hope you will bring this machine to phillipines to help reduce waste our waste😍😍

    • @foodislife479
      @foodislife479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@domenicguimalan8058 Ur right kabayan!!! I wish the schools would teach and makes students join more environmental activities and groups.

    • @krystal5z
      @krystal5z 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@phebienewman819 I absolutely agree! I was so disappointed when I worked in a child care facility a few years ago & the teachers weren't teaching the kids to recycle! I tried my best to recycle at work & teach the kids certain things don't go into the trash but the recycle bin. Some teachers really need to get with the program. I wouldn't call these people who don't teach about the importance of helping the planet "true" teachers. This world deserves people who truly care for the planet.

  • @matwhite6481
    @matwhite6481 ปีที่แล้ว +222

    This woman is just beaming with positivity, what a blessing our country has in her!

    • @janeclayton151
      @janeclayton151 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      she needs a Nobel prize!!

    • @defeatSpace
      @defeatSpace 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She's a blessing for earth!

  • @tanyawade5197
    @tanyawade5197 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    She’s been innovating plastic waste for over 2 decades! Why have we not heard of her? Why isn’t her name recognized in the recycling industry worldwide?! All the orgs that are into the green revolution, should be pushing her ideas & inventions, so that her name & ideas become known in every household!✌🏽✊🏽

  • @AbiNomac
    @AbiNomac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +348

    What can be said about this woman and of course her team? She should win the Noble Peace Prize. She is a modern day hero.

    • @wengthoughts
      @wengthoughts 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I agree. She is a gem. Australia is so lucky.

    • @romeolopez5185
      @romeolopez5185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      definitely yes to that idea. nominate her

    • @robertwoodpa6463
      @robertwoodpa6463 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sorry the peace prize only goes to people like Yasser Arafat and Obama after a month in office.

    • @AbiNomac
      @AbiNomac 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertwoodpa6463 - Lol

    • @Aerotyler23
      @Aerotyler23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      nobel peace price is a joke !

  • @drikoz
    @drikoz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +260

    This woman alone brings so much hope into the world.
    I hope she gets more influence over the coming years.

  • @robinbaustian2669
    @robinbaustian2669 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    I so love this!! I was taught by my mother who lived through the Great Depression in the USA to re- use and re- invent so many things. It was a means to our survival and creativity . My heart is with Professor Veena!!! My great respect to her !!!!

    • @dirkdiggler9379
      @dirkdiggler9379 ปีที่แล้ว

      So basically you lived in a hoarder house 😂

  • @kujjitafari8509
    @kujjitafari8509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I love that she said she see's potentials. That really is the first step in transformation. She is really inspiring and innovative, exactly what the world needs.

  • @joytotheworld2100
    @joytotheworld2100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +357

    A true hero to our world. This is the type of person that needs to be brought to the forefront and praised. Great work!!

    • @kasikwagoma6740
      @kasikwagoma6740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely right!!!!

    • @Mell0wY3ll0w
      @Mell0wY3ll0w 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Someone should make a video about her....

    • @davidd.c.9344
      @davidd.c.9344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Mell0wY3ll0w They just did. It's on TH-cam and you just watched it.

    • @PolskiKabaret
      @PolskiKabaret 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@davidd.c.9344 😂 😆 😛

    • @annemcniell6956
      @annemcniell6956 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Greta thunberg eat your heart out, emulate this wonderful lady and stop preaching, your backed by the people encouraging the waste and pollution.

  • @johnl4469
    @johnl4469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +398

    What an inspiring woman. I love listening to and learning from well spoken, intelligent people and she is certainly one of those.

    • @marcelomay4561
      @marcelomay4561 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If she visits India at least once a year she would have a very large carbon footprint. I lost respect for her.

    • @nyakwarObat
      @nyakwarObat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Except the part where the mother says women should be at the top and should not be under any man. I say women should be at the top of their game but this talk of under any man when there are many men who are still themselves under other men is careless talk and wreaks of ego. Women and men should cooperate not compete ffs

    • @1Ma9iN8tive
      @1Ma9iN8tive 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@marcelomay4561 what an idiotic response. She offsets the worlds carbon footprint with every innovation she invents you numb nuts ... she deserves her trip alone by her life’s work many times over ... good lord man - give yourself an uppercut.

    • @kasikwagoma6740
      @kasikwagoma6740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@marcelomay4561 are you nuts? What contribution have you yourself made to humanity? I have not seen your name anywhere as having helped save humanity but you have the audacity to criticise her huge efforts for all of us.... What a cheek

    • @mushy470
      @mushy470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@nyakwarObat you seem scared of the competition

  • @makaracomeau160
    @makaracomeau160 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    We need to clone this woman & send her everywhere around the world!!!! She's an inspiration....a miracle worker . Thanks

  • @charminbutterfly32
    @charminbutterfly32 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Her work is absolutely 💯 amazing 🥰 You can see that she has a lot of passion for what she does. We definitely need this all over the world. So much waste is in the streets, roadsides, parks and beaches.

    • @yellowblanka6058
      @yellowblanka6058 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, people in general are disgusting slobs with little regard for their personal impact on their environment - people like her restore a little of my faith in humanity.

  • @anthonysinclair5721
    @anthonysinclair5721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    This lady marches to her own drummer . from walking around at the dump in high heels to changing the world , what a gal! 😎👍

    • @LizRobbinsGauna44
      @LizRobbinsGauna44 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes, I noticed the high heels immediately and was impressed.

    • @nightmarefanatic1819
      @nightmarefanatic1819 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's a horrible idea. Walking on hard, level ground is bad enough but walking in a dump in heels can be dangerous. You don't want to be falling and hurting yourself in a place that filthy.
      Let's venerate caring more about safety and practicality over looks.

    • @pauladurant4162
      @pauladurant4162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@nightmarefanatic1819 think she wears heels as shes very short,maybe it makes her feel better and saves hurting her neck,think shes fantastic pity there is'nt more people like this in the world

  • @pelissey
    @pelissey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    Seeing smart people solving the problems like too much waste, gives me hope for my grand children's future.

  • @lexheart5877
    @lexheart5877 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    This is so amazing and inspiring. I love how ABC even went far as to showing her family background. I love how her mother supported her to be curious and do amazing things that help people. I hope that the Australian government would support her so that Australia can stop shipping their waste to other countries that are poor...

  • @lindab424
    @lindab424 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Wow Veena had me transfixed from beginning to end. She is absolutely amazing and before watching this video I had never heard of her. She really needs more recognition and applause for her amazing work. 👍

  • @dianavazquez9404
    @dianavazquez9404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +362

    She’s a smart woman and passionate about the environment. We need more people like her.

    • @kenpen5463
      @kenpen5463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I think you should say we need to be more like her not more people like her

    • @bca-biciclindcuaxel7527
      @bca-biciclindcuaxel7527 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, we don't !

    • @kenpen5463
      @kenpen5463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bca-biciclindcuaxel7527 lmao tf

    • @kresettepatel9344
      @kresettepatel9344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We don't need a people like her.... We need to be like her!

    • @vikramsharma5923
      @vikramsharma5923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She is Indian origin

  • @redlily8101
    @redlily8101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    People like this woman give me such hope for this planet. Thank you

  • @johnsteward4573
    @johnsteward4573 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Wow. She's not only very intelligent and very well educated, she has the imagination and the ability to see beyond the surface of items to their constituent parts. I've never even thought, for more than a few seconds, about the shiny lining of snack bags. I wish her continued success, and that her inventions and innovations spread worldwide.
    Thank you for informing us of this person, her achievements, and her aspirations for the future.

  • @tishbowman2990
    @tishbowman2990 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This womans idea's need to be shouted all across the world!
    She is a genius!

  • @MPam1619
    @MPam1619 3 ปีที่แล้ว +457

    I'm so glad I clicked on this video. Otherwise, I would never have known such developments were occurring in the world. This is so very encouraging. I agree with others who suggest that this content should be integrated into school curricula in order to inspire future scientists.

    • @GEOsustainable
      @GEOsustainable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Another SCAM. This is not recycling, it is downcycling. Recycling means to turn a bottle into another bottle, preventing it from going to a landfill. This is combining to make a product that for sure goes into a landfill once it is used. It no longer can be recycled. I hate when people pull wool over our eyes. This is NOT science.

    • @cl6075
      @cl6075 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@GEOsustainable So what ? It's still fantastic whatever name it goes by.

    • @edgywagy145
      @edgywagy145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@GEOsustainable Point taken but the new product will be in use longer that a bag o chips ( fries) So you need to come up with a new name ( wastecycling)
      Why so angry @GEO sustainable ?

    • @hurrdurrmurrgurr
      @hurrdurrmurrgurr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@GEOsustainable This is taking from the landfill to put back to use which lowers the demand for new products and resource extraction. This isn't a scam it works and you saw it work, change your username you fraud.

    • @evanpenny348
      @evanpenny348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GEOsustainable Bit harsh me old cock. The point I took from this excellent vid was that products with a life span of possibly weeks to years are being turned into products with a life span of decades. Bit of a win there. Full marks to Veena and her team. More power to her.

  • @signalfire6
    @signalfire6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    Meanwhile, American TV news shows are worried about Dr. Seuss being 'cancelled' and what Trump's going to do next. WE NEED more shows like this in the US to show people what's possible instead of just idiotic infighting.

    • @allahissatanmuhammadwaspos1493
      @allahissatanmuhammadwaspos1493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's the differences between people's interests! Not everyone can have the same interest as you... Thats why people needs eachother

    • @ShawnaCosmica
      @ShawnaCosmica 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@allahissatanmuhammadwaspos1493 Maybe more people should shift their interests to this kind of work then

    • @allahissatanmuhammadwaspos1493
      @allahissatanmuhammadwaspos1493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ShawnaCosmica are you stupid or dumb?? Every human in the society contribute their services in other way!
      All humans depends on eachother directly or indirectly.. Also, there are enough people in this world who are learning engineers, just in india there are millions of students who are learning it too.. And also all for other importants feilds! Also if we all become inventors, who will grow crops for us? Who will teach your children education?, who will be your country fighter, who will help you transport?, who will build you a place to stay? Who will nurse old and sick ones? Who will sells things that you need? And so on with all your needs..
      There's a reason why all humans have different interest or else create fake humans called robots to give instructions to perform certain things...

    • @loriannrichardson7644
      @loriannrichardson7644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@allahissatanmuhammadwaspos1493 you have completely missed the point.

    • @loriannrichardson7644
      @loriannrichardson7644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@ShawnaCosmica I agree -- I think if it was show-cased, more people would become interested.

  • @esrbekdemir
    @esrbekdemir ปีที่แล้ว +27

    She is not just an entrepreneur she also gives opportunities to people who tries to recycle waste like Andrew. She is such an inspiring but so humble person. She is the term “think outside the box”.

  • @carolinecantelmo49
    @carolinecantelmo49 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    She and the others that do this most important work and research are just so fantastic . I thank her in behalf of my 6 and 9 year old grandchildren . This work helps to insure that our future generation of children have a safe planet in which to live on . Bravo to a very wonderful and courageous women .

  • @ukrena
    @ukrena 3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    I grew up in Brazil and people there repair almost everything because it is cheaper than buying a new one .I love recycling .Well done to that lady .

    • @joyaustin6581
      @joyaustin6581 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Business opportunity to come to the US and do the same

    • @sav111
      @sav111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was the same in India as well . But unfortunately things are changing here with growing middle class. Slowly the repairing/reusing culture is disappearing.

  • @saggitariusgenerosity4907
    @saggitariusgenerosity4907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    She's too intelligent and a strong woman who's eager to do something just to make everything valuable when it comes to waste...this is really inspiring to everybody how to value everything around us,good job Engr.Veena,ur such an inspiration ..

    • @michellegordon6586
      @michellegordon6586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      She is "too intelligent" that is a bizarre thing to say.....

  • @Greentalksnwalks
    @Greentalksnwalks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Capability + passion + ambition + positivity = innovation; I am very happy that I saw this video...inspirational too...Veena, you make us Indians proud!

  • @bela-sofia34
    @bela-sofia34 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    She has saved millions of tires from going into landfills. Saint her.❤️‍🔥

  • @entertainforlive2526
    @entertainforlive2526 3 ปีที่แล้ว +446

    This is the type of docuseries we should show kids in science classes today. In tangent with Bill nye

    • @louisemcdaid3962
      @louisemcdaid3962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bill nye the recycling guy.....bill.bill..bill nye the enviro guy

    • @andreamoore6477
      @andreamoore6477 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      bill nye is a fake.....research him....he's a puppet.

    • @rajeevarts398
      @rajeevarts398 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Bill Nye is just an advocate for political party , not for science

    • @kckush5046
      @kckush5046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bill Nye the bought and paid for science guy

    • @itechnwrite
      @itechnwrite 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Forget Nye. No comparison to the real innovative thinkers like Veena Sahajwalla. But, yes, it is people like Veena that change the world and inspire others to join them.

  • @baskaranramkumar7189
    @baskaranramkumar7189 3 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Look at the sparkle and determination in her eyes when she speaks about her work

    • @sealyoness
      @sealyoness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I noticed. Enthusiasm is hard to miss. If I ever get to teach engineering again, I want to bring that sparkle with me.

    • @nohahaggag2455
      @nohahaggag2455 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah... Mashallah

  • @BDiligent
    @BDiligent ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What an inspiring woman. She’s solving world problems and really enjoying herself. Full of Compassion and Passion. Thank you for your efforts!

  • @annamaria4827
    @annamaria4827 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    She is a REAL influencer and she's doing an absolutely amazing job👏 I felt so motivated after watching this😭

  • @marciadafne
    @marciadafne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    This is brilliant, and what makes it even more commendable is the fact that she is NOT taking this process and keeping it only for herself. Rather, she is making it possible so that anyone (with half a 1M$- hope the price tag can be lowered) can do this and take care locally of waste while producing something of value. I'm in love with her brilliance and passion. Make her famous!

    • @GEOsustainable
      @GEOsustainable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Another SCAM. This is not recycling, it is downcycling. Recycling means to turn a bottle into another bottle, preventing it from going to a landfill. This is combining to make a product that for sure goes into a landfill once it is used. It no longer can be recycled. I hate when people pull wool over our eyes. This is NOT science.

    • @richardcline1337
      @richardcline1337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@GEOsustainable, BUT by the time this new material is ready for waste there will most likely be another process to turn it into other products or even to reinsert it into the manufacturing process. Even if it doesn't, look at the massively smaller footprint the new material makes as compared to the tons of materials it came from. Stop thinking so nearsightedly.

  • @mia3602
    @mia3602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    As a graduating chemical engineering student, I've been looking for a figure who is prominent in waste upcycling/recycling/management whom I can look up to. I think I just found her. :D

    • @brightsalot
      @brightsalot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This makes me so incredibly happy, thank you for sharing!! Best of luck on your journey ❤

    • @kreativepulp8760
      @kreativepulp8760 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't waste your time. If you think you can contribute to her journey and the health of the this environment, then go for it. Contact her. Start something. May mother nature bless you both with incredible success.

    • @pushpamistry2044
      @pushpamistry2044 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy for you. Best of luck!!🌿

  • @tanyawade5197
    @tanyawade5197 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    20:00 This is amazing! Look at the tile on the apartment walls, the floor & the art on the living room wall! Fantastic!✌🏽✊🏽

  • @xredb
    @xredb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Veena deserves much more recognition. A mastermind and inspiration to future generations on waste management

  • @anthonywilson7304
    @anthonywilson7304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    My wife and I collected 12000 cans and plastic bottles last year and about 10000 the year before. We are into our 3 year and are on track for about the same amount. We will continue every year to do our little bit. Imagine if every household even did half that, what a difference we could all make. This beautiful women has turned this around to be able to use what we gather. It's phenomenal and pure pleasure to be a tiny part of her gigantic revolution.

    • @lynb2039
      @lynb2039 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      WOW. do you supplement your income this way?

    • @anthonywilson7304
      @anthonywilson7304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@lynb2039 we both work. I guess this looks after our Rego on our polluting vehicals lol, it depends how you look at it. It's not really the money, it's reducing the impact to the environment and it's not too difficult to collect them. Win win I say.

    • @allenmcdaniel1470
      @allenmcdaniel1470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      We have to attack the 'throwaway Culture' of Waste, learn to NOT use oil for single-sue plastics, design materials for the Future Use, End-of-Life and a Circular Economy.
      ALSO- The manufacturers have to be HELD ACCOUNTABLE for CLEANUP, and making Better materials that recycle or compost.

    • @lavglidesgh6266
      @lavglidesgh6266 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What for or to clear the dirt?

    • @cello3484
      @cello3484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi Anthony, I am very inspired by your actions to contribute your parts to save the planet. This is something I would be interested in doing too. I wonder how you deal with these bottles after you have collected them? What’s the process? Thank you!

  • @vamsigajjala
    @vamsigajjala 3 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    Was I the only one who had tears when the first tile showed up at Andrew's micro-factory? People like Veena are synonyms for a true visionary. Great story telling from ABC too.

    • @Dancisterna24
      @Dancisterna24 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Tears of happiness flow down my face, she's truly inspirational!

    • @undernetjack
      @undernetjack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why? They made a million dollar robot armed machine to make $3 tiles from waste products. I could do that with a paper shredder and a toaster oven, $ 90 , including lunch.

    • @richardcline1337
      @richardcline1337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@undernetjack, obviously you have no ability to think long term. The initial investment might look big but over the life of the machine it will pay for itself many times over and the environment is the winner. With your way of thinking, WHY do you spend thousands of dollars on a car or truck when you could do the same thing with a bicycle?

    • @undernetjack
      @undernetjack 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@richardcline1337 Your argument is flawed, and your example isn't even close to being a parallel of the situation. It's more like inventing a million-dollar water purification system. Even if they mass produced these and got the cost down to $10000, it would still take 20 years to pay for itself. This whole method is ridiculously over-engineered - instead - just look at the other recycling videos of people using old plastic to make roofing/flooring tiles, even automating their process would only cost a few thousand dollars and reduce waste by a significant, measurable amount. This video is a caricature of what they should really be doing. A million dollars wasted.

    • @marieslabbert6009
      @marieslabbert6009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@undernetjack You are a real bundle of joy and optimism. People like you are everywhere, where they always want to destroy or critise somebody's achievement. It is usually jealousy or low self image. If your process is so brilliant, why have we not heard about you??? 🙄

  • @alicel3992
    @alicel3992 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Excellent program. I'm better educated now. Thank you for your hard work and willingness not to give up. You're thinking🤔 outside the box and making beautiful things, tables, stools, chairs, building materials from waste.
    With all the waste we produce , if it could be converted, a lot of ppl would no longer need to be homeless. Great job team👷‍♀️👏🏻👏🏾👏🏼👏🏿😀😁

  • @ABCNewsIndepth
    @ABCNewsIndepth  2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watch more Australian Story episodes over on our playlist 👉 th-cam.com/play/PLDTPrMoGHssDzqF7spxT_VH3Zd266tSEp.html

  • @anna-lenameijer9942
    @anna-lenameijer9942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    It is all about changing your small, everyday habits: it took me 3 yrs to zero my food waste, I have boxes w lids by the stove to store food in, thus zeroing my use of plastic film. Our compost is turned into biogas, I don't buy bottled water, I measure my detergent with a tablespoon, careful not to overdose it, hardly use fabric softener but wool dryer balls. It takes some thinking to find out a new way to do things: Now I sew grocery bags using my coffee wrappers for me and everybody who wants; reuse before recycling. Last year I saved 190 kg of food (late date) , thus saving 650 000 liters of water. Imagine how far that will go in my drip irrigated garden! LED-lamps of course. I don't live differently, only better. It well worth the extra thinking to get the foot off the planet's gas pedal. Had we slowed down our habits only 3 % every year 30 yrs ago, we would have seen the same results as the climate improvement during the Corona lockdown.

    • @patremagilbert8787
      @patremagilbert8787 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Woe u should write a digital book an teach others 👏

    • @anna-lenameijer9942
      @anna-lenameijer9942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@patremagilbert8787 Hi Patrema,
      I am going to do just that: I have lived by this system 30 yrs, it's time to teach others how to do it. It has saved me a lot of money over the years and what is good for the wallet is also good for the environment. Since I understood the food/water/pollution key it's even more interesting. I call it "Backwards Economy" since I usually think backwards to find a solution. What you do with the $$ you save is up to you; the plus is that the environment also gets a helping hand. So keep your eyes open for "Backwards Economy" :). Best regards, Anna-Lena

    • @SiobhanK
      @SiobhanK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s awesome 👏🏾

    • @ms.construed1305
      @ms.construed1305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I would love to learn !!!!

    • @doghouse4cats
      @doghouse4cats 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Good for you Anna-Lena. I can relate because I do a lot of the same things that you do. I love using glass jars instead of plastic bags. I have 2 buckets in my utility sink for capturing water for my garden. We are making a difference because we care.

  • @sharathahuja8919
    @sharathahuja8919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +193

    The world needs a million or more Veena’s to solve the problems that we create.

    • @devlandiablo
      @devlandiablo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How can you be like her?

    • @jonifoster
      @jonifoster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes we do. We are all capable

    • @MauricioGomez-kl5lb
      @MauricioGomez-kl5lb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We just need you to help at home ( not buying things that you do not need) simple.

    • @FoodRecipes108
      @FoodRecipes108 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How to be like her ?

    • @altsummoner3630
      @altsummoner3630 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MauricioGomez-kl5lb we? you think you do as much as she? lol

  • @richleonor71
    @richleonor71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    We need a lot of people like her. A very inspiring and motivating video. ❣

  • @proskipbinsbrisbane5935
    @proskipbinsbrisbane5935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    She gives our planet so much hope! This is the kind of person who deserves to be recognised. Great job!

  • @mm_99321
    @mm_99321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    Walking like a boss in high heels on the landfill of waste. Slay girl. 🔥

    • @catherinematthews4597
      @catherinematthews4597 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      6

    • @mawkuri5496
      @mawkuri5496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      savage

    • @sealyoness
      @sealyoness 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would have been in boots, myself. Stuff heels - who told her that was ok?! That's just... I don't know, such an industrial engineer, overly self-conscious kind of thing to do when knowing when you are on camera. And I bet she normally would have worn something you could scrape the junk off of at the end of the day.

    • @adevore1971
      @adevore1971 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sealyoness you do you

  • @TheGrumpyOldWitch
    @TheGrumpyOldWitch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    This lady LITTER-ally is the Queen of Green! I am so super excited that finally someone has decided to think outside the box to resolve our waste problem and turn it into something manageable and useful. We all owe her a big huge thank you! 👏😃👍

  • @sabeenalandscapers
    @sabeenalandscapers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Veena, Congradulations to you and your team, I was in Australia , I came back to Bangalore, India started a Pilot project for a Govt base Agro Industries to produce organic manure from city garbade. The project was sucessful, we set-up a plant to handle 200 metric tonnes of waste per day. We used widrow aerobic method to transfor waste into compost in 21 says time.

    • @ramrao8289
      @ramrao8289 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good job sir!!! I'm also interested in this... I'm from Hyderabad

  • @dreamgetawaysworld
    @dreamgetawaysworld 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That’s amazing. We were discussing in class about the second hand cloth dumping issue in some countries. Yes, it’s time for material revolution. 👍

  • @LoveNatureforabettertomorrow
    @LoveNatureforabettertomorrow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Unlike many of us, she saw opportunities not problems.

  • @getzvalerevich6565
    @getzvalerevich6565 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    "She will not stop talking about science and ideas"
    That's amazing, in my perspective.

  • @s.terris9537
    @s.terris9537 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for producing this program about Veena. She is giving me hope that in the midst of our garbage, she has found diamonds for our collective restoration. Thank you, Veena.

  • @748xxjxxexx9
    @748xxjxxexx9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    ❤️❤️❤️ this made me incredibly proud. What a gem 💎 she's a powerhouse in the best possible way. Her Quirks are what make her so special.

  • @brightsalot
    @brightsalot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    I wish I heard Veena's story 8 years ago as I was graduating high school. I would love to do her job or something similar, what an incredible gift she's sharing. Thank you for valiant efforts to save our planet ❤

    • @sealyoness
      @sealyoness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It's NOT TOO late to find your passion! Think! What would you do, if you could? Whatever it is, GO for it! If it makes you feel energized, DO it! I did.

    • @maheshtamrakar7572
      @maheshtamrakar7572 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You still can do it as she did. Just on to a bike and start riding!

    • @georgeventions
      @georgeventions ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She's not doing a "job" she created her "job" make it up as you go.

    • @xtripx4273
      @xtripx4273 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not really saving planet... More like her country. War makes this non important. Ask Putin. How he helps the planet.

    • @LoveyK
      @LoveyK ปีที่แล้ว

      What’s stopping you from pursuing this kind of work now?

  • @gardenonmymind524
    @gardenonmymind524 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Her passion about recycling is so infectious...glad to see these revolutionaries...she is so excited as she speaks! Truly inspiring

  • @SG-kd2gi
    @SG-kd2gi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    She deserves support from around the world. She is genius 👏 its so inspiring to see her work just amazing

  • @SS-nakshatra
    @SS-nakshatra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Micro factory is a brilliant idea
    Most effective way of spreading the good work around the world

  • @deokabharati1563
    @deokabharati1563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    she is a daughter of a educated mother and talented girl its good to know her name.

    • @maytamayo28
      @maytamayo28 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If she could go to her home country..India has a lot of waste material that she can make more ...

    • @AS-ug2vq
      @AS-ug2vq 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yuck, works for a foreign country despite her country being a trashbin

    • @Anoosuya_321
      @Anoosuya_321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@AS-ug2vq I don't think it said anywhere that she is averse to doing this in India. But she did say political and legislatural will is necessary.
      I am an Indian so I know that no matter how scientific one is, you don't easily get political go-ahead here. Unless it improves the ruling party's image. But the ruling party also has its preference for certain businessmen (because they fund the party). It doesn't give contracts easily to others (so that others' clout doesn't grow or upset the plans of their preferred businessmen).
      Worldwide we already have the technology to live better, wayyy better. But politicians make it difficult for good ideas to go ahead because it is always their agenda first.

  • @on-site4094
    @on-site4094 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    She’s such asset to the environment and humanity. Her vision is amazing

  • @breesevere
    @breesevere 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm so thankful for people like Veena. Excellent journalism too. What a worthy thing to bring awareness to.

  • @user-ff4uz2yt1i
    @user-ff4uz2yt1i 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Fascinating that your good foundation at home, your keen observation of how folks lived in Bombay and your excellent education in Canada were the right combination enabled you to put into practice your talent.

  • @arminegeremaia9031
    @arminegeremaia9031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    She’s really revolutionary, that’s the type that world needs more and more !

    • @sleverlight
      @sleverlight 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We need everyone thhink about the environment including you and me

  • @personalgrowthplace7202
    @personalgrowthplace7202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    What this woman has done is absolutely BRILLIANT! She uses her intelligence and passion in innovative ways that helps the environment. Governments, companies and people should be standing in line to work with her. We need to celebrate and support such heroes.

  • @JS-kj6qf
    @JS-kj6qf ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A materials revolution...the world needs this!!!!

  • @franktuckwell196
    @franktuckwell196 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So pleased to see this inspiring woman, taking the bull by the horns, rather than sitting back and moaning about waste problems, got stuck in and is sorting out the solutions needed to redress the balance, preventing anything unnescessarily going into land fill, which may take thousands of years to break down and does untold damage to the environment. This woman doesn't need to be nationalised, she should be Globalised.

  • @bubbles7279
    @bubbles7279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    She needs to be put into Science books! This is such valuable information! It can inspire so many kids and bring more creativity to innovate for a better world! She also had such an amazing mom helping her to think and inspire her to do so much in her life!

    • @sealyoness
      @sealyoness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen! Maybe in 10 years, unless there's another crackdown on science. She is virtually turning lead into gold. What a chemist! Incroyable!

  • @yanolove1786
    @yanolove1786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    This kind of talented people is what we need to save this world.They are the future saviour.🙌🏻Thank you for your hard work.You’ll inspire us.I wish your work to be successful.

  • @hazelnorewood7782
    @hazelnorewood7782 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    She is outstanding, passionate, hard working and super smart! You go queen!❤

  • @MonkeSeeMonkeLaugh
    @MonkeSeeMonkeLaugh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    There is an idiom here in India that translates as "Only in mud does the lotus bloom". She is the embodiment of it, shining brilliantly among all the garbage.

  • @alexToulio
    @alexToulio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    As customers, Ask for items that come from recycled materials. That is the key.
    Demand always drives production. Lets do this.

  • @lizbee726
    @lizbee726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    I saw the huge amount of clothing waste on the ABC documentary The War on Waste. I'm glad someone is trying to do something about it. But we all have a responsibility to reduce waste. I recycle everything I can & compost food & garden scraps. I try not to send anything to land fill. It has to be a last resort not first thought. 🤔👍

    • @jascintarebello3234
      @jascintarebello3234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I do the same. I also take wet garbage from my building and compost.

    • @PurpleGold.
      @PurpleGold. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kmick8108
      That’s sad.

    • @science-y9209
      @science-y9209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow .. you great a great work as well

    • @Dreadtheday
      @Dreadtheday 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kmick8108 if they are subsidised by taxes, if they write off a loss at all it should be illegal to destroy it. That write off means the people paid for it.

    • @sleverlight
      @sleverlight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kmick8108 Thats why I hate most expensive brands

  • @BD-xf7yn
    @BD-xf7yn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great 👍, very happy Veena is doing this , need to have recycled everything

  • @joannehooper5326
    @joannehooper5326 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a wonderful woman. Thank you for helping save our beautiful planet ❤️

  • @malikShoaib-fj6fj
    @malikShoaib-fj6fj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Holy MOJ. This lady is so inspiring and a source of hope and light. These are the people who should be glorified and interviewed.

  • @florenomorence1492
    @florenomorence1492 2 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    This is so interesting. SHE is so interesting. I’d love for something like this to come to the US. We need to spread the word about this woman and everything she’s doing for the world.

    • @sealyoness
      @sealyoness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I've not met many industrial engineers, but all engineers live to solve problems. The light in her eyes reminds me of how I felt going into mech engineering after graduation.

    • @tenittadoesvlogs6305
      @tenittadoesvlogs6305 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would love to invite her to Las Vegas to help with housing for people who can't afford 300.00 to 400.00 Housing

  • @charlenef.9055
    @charlenef.9055 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Her mom is a super hero for having planted such positive and progressive insights into her children. ❤️ 😊 proud that she and her daughter mindset are of women blazing trails for all generations to take hold of. 🎉🎉Bravo !!

  • @sustainablelivingschool12
    @sustainablelivingschool12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank YOU so much for sharing this video! It's provided some very valuable information for me to follow up on and is so inspiring what's happening with waste innovation and circularity !

  • @lavivzikaentertainment9943
    @lavivzikaentertainment9943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    You are a gift to humanity.
    We need this type of recycling and micro factory in NIGERIA. Please help us . We've been looking for ways to reduce the waste here .

  • @sandeepnaicker4051
    @sandeepnaicker4051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    She's so kind polite and has a great personality always smiling.

  • @rkh7904
    @rkh7904 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Veena and her energy and ideas. We need more people like her in this country.I would like to see Professor Veena Sahajwalla for Australian of the Year.

    • @franklinstephen3268
      @franklinstephen3268 ปีที่แล้ว

      👋i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace 💞❤️🕊️🕊️ all over the world! Happy New year 🎆 🙏🌍
      I'm originally from Canada currently living in California ☀️☀️and you where are you from if i may ask?

  • @Waffles84
    @Waffles84 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love ❤️ this. This should be world 🌎 wide to create products like this 👏👏👏

  • @sadikin3103
    @sadikin3103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    "Do what you love but do it at your very best, and be your best." Amazing lady.

  • @TheNellyvanelly
    @TheNellyvanelly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    We need more people/scientists/engineers like Dr. Sahajwalla. More power to you Madam!

  • @charlieveguilla7034
    @charlieveguilla7034 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These geniuses saving earth turning waste into products are true angels to the earth much respect and honor to these angels

  • @mariab.cardona1879
    @mariab.cardona1879 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    OMG this is an inspiring story. I wish all the countries implement these technology and have such brilliant ideas in order to reduce plastic waste. The best wishes to Veena.

    • @franklinstephen3268
      @franklinstephen3268 ปีที่แล้ว

      👋i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace 💞❤️🕊️🕊️ all over the world! Happy New year 🎆 🙏🌍
      I'm originally from Canada currently living in California ☀️☀️and you where are you from if i may ask?

  • @asokechakraborty3090
    @asokechakraborty3090 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    It is such an engrossing and inspiring story of a determined lady. Of course, we need more people like Veena to solve the problem of our earth but she encourages us to think big and bold.

  • @Harls53
    @Harls53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I clicked on this video by chance. It's amazing. My question is, why haven't more people heard about Veena and the work she is doing.

  • @Altruistic-Viking
    @Altruistic-Viking ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’m chocked! Watching the resources wasted in Australia is mind boggling, disappointing and scary. Living in Denmark, landfills has been shut down for decades, everything is reusable…
    Respect for Vena 👍

  • @barbmoody4892
    @barbmoody4892 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    We need more brilliant minds like hers.what an amazing lady.

  • @Rickthebull
    @Rickthebull 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    She is amazing!!! It's people like her who will change the world for the better 🙏🙏🙏

  • @fatimakarami3759
    @fatimakarami3759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Her work and innovation are needed not just in Australia but all over the world. We can go zero waste economy if we only chose to.

  • @ChetanGuptaDigitalmarketer
    @ChetanGuptaDigitalmarketer ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Initiative, India needs something like this.

  • @linniebb836
    @linniebb836 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic!!! I'm so Very excited to see what is to come!! Zero waste? An Absolute necessity. Can't wait to see her new technology implemented world wide!

  • @tainajohansson4334
    @tainajohansson4334 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    ”In order to make things better, the first thing we need is will to do so.”

  • @AnnMarjorie05
    @AnnMarjorie05 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    She’s so inspirational ♥️... She is originally from India but Australia benefits her talent

    • @AnnMarjorie05
      @AnnMarjorie05 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Naples Kaching i agree with you

    • @maheshtamrakar7572
      @maheshtamrakar7572 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brain drain. The reason behind why 3rd world going stay as 3rd world, benifites of develop nation.

  • @brad2996
    @brad2996 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Earth is a bless to have her. Mad respect to Veena, can't wait to see how everyone come together to fight against wastes !