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
As part of our newest program called Wayfinder Society for Environmental Education, students can find the best ways to contribute to solving plastic pollution for good. In the Student Hub there are Action Guides with step-by-step instructions. Students can create an account to submit their 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! Application open until April 15, 2024.
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!
ExperienceShip
The Experienceship is a online course designed to give you an educational journey through plastic pollution. Weekly meetings will cover everything from analyzing the solution set and local implications to zero waste culture and our waste management system. Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to have a deep understanding of this critical environmental issue and to start applying your skill-set to creating a future where plastic pollution is unthinkable.
18 + or enrolled in college/university
Program on hold
International Youth Summit
A summit designed by young people, for young people and adults working together to take action against single-use plastic consumption. Participants dive into their local projects, share and network with each other, and work with mentors to further develop their plans. Each year, 10 Summit alumni are selected to become Peer Advisors and lead the following year’s event.
Program on hold.
You are the change. Youth are the change!
– Kristal Ambrose
TAKE
ACTION
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.