Ewaste remains a massive problem. We’re two high school students who launched Ecoolair, a solar-powered fan project, to tackle ewaste and deliver affordable, cooler lifestyles. In March of 2023, CBS News reported that more than 90% of discarded solar panels end up in landfills and as such, by 2030 we are expected to have an area equivalent to approximately 3,000 […]
How can youth make its voice heard and create movements to preserve the environment? EcoTeens, a youth-led environmental organization, is working to raise awareness about the right way to recycle plastic bottle caps. With a mission to enable youth to become active agents of environmental stewardship, Ecoteens inspires action through innovative campaigns, educational initiatives, and community engagement. The program is […]
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes celebrates inspiring young people from across the U.S. and Canada who are making the world a better place. The young heroes we honor demonstrate heroic ideals and remind us that we can all make a difference. We shine the spotlight on these dedicated young people to inspire countless others by their example. If […]
“Fashion is one of the most highly polluting industries on earth. Unlike the construction or tourism or tech industries that are also highly polluting, fashion is damaging to every sector of the environment, whether terrestrial or aquatic,” says Shelley Rogers, Fashion for the Earth coordinator at EarthDay.org. Fast fashion, with its focus on short-term trends and low prices, is the […]