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Covid 19 waste polluting the ocean

Plastic Pollution During COVID-19: Stay Safe, Waste Less

With almost 8 billion people living on Earth, our negative impact on the planet is becoming more and more evident. Lately, things have been improving with raised awareness and global efforts to reduce single-use plastics. However, with COVID-19, many zero-waste practices have become a health risk and have been completely overturned. Despite the bleak situation and the flood of facemasks, gloves and other plastics flooding the landfills, there is always hope. There are always ways to do better, waste less and protect our planet.
Pens created out of paper

Project Syahi: Reducing Plastic Waste and Challenging the Patriarchy

In this piece you will read about an exceptional initiative - Project Syahi, which involves pens created out of paper which is upcycled from the waste generated in various commercial sectors. Youth Time had a unique opportunity to speak with Purva Pasricha, Executive Member of Enactus Kirori, who elaborates more about how these pens are crafted, how they protect the environment, as well as how women working with them are at the same time challenging patriarchy norms and becoming more financially independent.  
Dr. Emily Duncan on eXXpedition's North Pacific Voyage

Dr. Emily Duncan, Forbes „30 Under 30“ Innovator – Love for Turtles Beats Plastic...

Although her job is a serious science mixed with a fascination with marine life conservation, Dr. Emily Duncan (27) sees it as an exciting adventure too. This includes collecting samples while being hit by strong wind and waves at a 45-degree angle and spending a night on a beach with huge turtles. Her devotion led her from the rivers of India to crossing the cold waters of the Pacific and she won’t stop until all of us wake up – and face the facts.
Plastic-to-fuel

Turning Plastic into Fuel

According to National Geographic, less than 5% of the plastic manufactured each year is recycled globally, with the production of the material set to increase by 3.8% every year until 2030, adding to the 6.3 billion tonnes churned out since production began 60 years ago. Most of this plastic ends up in our oceans, becoming a disruption for marine ecosystems, and researchers say it would take a minimum of 450 years for it to biodegrade, if ever. So what are we doing in this regard, to help make things better?
Collage from plastic waste

Precious Plastic: A Global Community of Recycling Entrepreneurs

Precious Plastic is a community that understands that single-use plastic is a huge issue in today’s world. Reports predict that by 2050, the plastic in the ocean will outweigh the fish. This is not only because plastic products such as bottles, straws, and bags are being created at exponential levels. Animals are dying because of plastic pollution as a result. Many people try to reduce their use of plastic and even go the zero-waste route. The Precious Plastic community believes that plastic is a precious resource and should be treated as such.
Ocean Plastic Innovation Challenge

Ocean Plastic Innovation Challenge

The Ocean Plastic Innovation Challenge, a key component of National Geographic and Sky Ocean Ventures’ partnership to reduce plastic waste, asks problem solvers from around the globe to develop novel solutions to tackle the world’s plastic waste crisis. The deadline is on 11 June 2019.

The Comeback Of Green Origami – From Plastic Bin Bags To Newspapers

Life without plastic bags has a shorter history than most people realize. The convenience of picking up any number of plastic bags was initially limited when supermarkets began charging a small amount of money for them and later when supermarkets removed plastic bags from their stores completely. Some countries even went so far as to ban them entirely.

Little genius

Can Mozart Make Babies Smart?

There is nothing cuter and more fragile than a newborn baby. As one prepares to bring a child into the world, it is important to understand various aspects of raising a child to ensure them a happy life. Through countless pregnancy books, and advice blogs, the question still remains a prominent entity in the world of baby development. Does music actually make babies smart?
Decorating a Christmas Tree

Eco-Friendly Christmas Guide Part Two: Greener Decorations

Decorating for Christmas is exciting, no matter your age. Seeing Christmas decorations that have memories is really special. However, some of these festive traditions can be extremely wasteful. In the UK alone, 4,200 tonnes of aluminum foil and 8 million Christmas trees end up thrown out every year. It is 100% possible to be environmentally friendly and still celebrate to the fullest. This guide will help you make greener decisions this holiday season.
Communications Intern Seas At Risk In Brussels, Belgium

Communications Intern Seas At Risk In Brussels, Belgium

Seas At Risk is seeking a communications intern on a six-month placement. The successful candidate would ideally start working in January or February 2021. Interns will receive remuneration and public transport reimbursement. The deadline is on 6 December 2020.
Black friday

How Does Black Friday Impact Climate Change and Business?

The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve is the busiest time in shopping. Black Friday weekend discounts encourage millions of people to buy more for lower prices. But, how does Black Friday impact the environment and how great is its importance for businesses?
Doctors and Their Surgery Playlists

Doctors and Their Surgery Playlists

It’s likely that If you have ever gone through surgery, your doctor was probably listening to their favourite music during the operations. However, these playlists have been a topic of debate throughout the medical field about the proper usage of music in operating rooms. Can music in fact, music surgeons focus or create potential danger?
Eco-Friendly Christmas Guide

Eco-Friendly Christmas Guide Part One: Greener Gifts & Wrapping

Americans alone generate 25 million tons of garbage during the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. This guide can help you make a few simple changes to eliminate unnecessary waste and have a more sustainable holiday season.
Global strike for climate change

The Next Greta Thunberg: Five Young People Fighting Climate Change

In March 2019, Greta Thunberg led a protest of more than one million students around the world to raise awareness about climate change. Greta is a Swedish climate change activist that made headlines globally for standing up to climate change as just a teenager.
Home Must-Have Items

25 Home Must-Have Items From Around the World Part Two

In Part One of our Must Have items for your home, we travelled the globe in search of items that some households can't live without. Now we're back to find some more.
The Woman Who Created A Dongle to Fight HIV And Syphillis

The Woman Who Created A Dongle to Fight HIV And Syphillis

A test kit for the detection of two sexually transmitted diseased that just plugs into a smartphone has been developed by a young lady, mainly for the prevention of transmission from mother to child and for aiding healthcare workers in the developing world. We spoke to Dr. Tassaneewan Laksanasopin about her work.
Cleaning business

How to Run a Successful Professional Cleaning Business?

Every business owner wants their business to succeed. Running a successful business comes with its own set of challenges. When you start a cleaning business, your success will largely hinge on your employees.
Independence and cultivating a love for learning are the main pillars of Montessori philosophy

Montessori Education: Why Should You Try It?

Did you know that Jeff Bezos went to a Montessori school? And not just that, he recently announced that he will launch a network of free Montessori inspired schools. Anne Frank was also a Montessori pursuant, Larry Page and Sergey Brin – founders of Google were too. Doesn’t this make you curious enough to want to know what Montessori is all about?
Dr. Marcus Eriksen

Science as a Drive for Change – Interview with Environmental Scientist Dr. Markus Eriksen

How one man’s commitment helped drive legislative policy and decisions made by corporations relating to the use of plastics, his mission to help people build stronger communities, his rafting adventures on rafts made of junk, his thoughts on how corporates could pitch in to help the environment, microbeads and more. In this interview, we talk with Dr. Markus Eriksen.
Mallory Rothstein TED Photo credits Marco Sierra Photography

“Learn What Matters” Platform – An Interview with Mallory Rothstein

In this piece, Youth Time brings to you a story well-illustrating the role of young activists in the improvement of society. The founder of the “Learn what Matters” platform, Mallory Rothstein explains how such a platform assists high school students in understanding the importance of personal development. She also introduces us to the Learn What Matters Foundation Scholarship - that disrupts and changes how all scholarships are usually awarded. By this, Rothstein gives the powerful message that students are more than their grades.

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