As a young person, you have endless opportunities for making this world a better one. In order to bring about meaningful change, we need all hands on deck. Whether you’re just getting into plastic pollution or you’ve been dedicating yourself to this cause for many years, we’re here to help you bring your ideas to life to collectively create a world where plastic pollution is unthinkable.
Over 30 ways to take Action on Plastic Pollution
Take initiative on plastic pollution your own way with Wayfinder Society for Environmental Education Action Guides. Get step-by-step instructions. Create an optional account to submit your work to collect Hours and earn recognition for the time spent helping solve this global problem. Hours can be used for community service requirements, college applications, and project inspiration.
Learn about Effective Solutions
Truly solving the global plastic pollution crisis will require us all to bring our creativity, collaboration, and ingenuity to the table. We’ll need scientific advances, better policies, new business models, widespread education, and lots of challenging discussions to get to a world where plastic pollution is unthinkable. But, the good news is, we’re already on our way! Check out the solutions we’ve curated to uplift the incredible work being done by individuals, communities, and businesses who are leading us there.
Get funding for your community project or education
Are you leading a community project to address plastic production, waste, or overuse, but need funding? Are you looking for financial support for college, an internship, or conference related to continuing your education about plastic pollution? Apply for our Student Mini-Grant!
Find Inspiration in your peers
We’ve been able to meet, support, and mentor countless incredible students from around the globe who have taken their future into their own hands. Learn about their stories and join our community!
You are the change. Youth are the change!
– Kristal Ambrose
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Get started by checking out Algalita’s online program Wayfinder Society for Environmental Education where you’ll find over 30 ways to take action, opportunities to track your contribution, funding opportunities, and lots of inspiration from young changemakers around the world.
