Youth Activism and Environmental Change

What sparked the narrator's journey into youth activism?

• A documentary on plastic pollution

• Observing the lack of reusable bags at a grocery store

• A class discussion on climate change

• A school project on environmentalism

What was the main goal of establishing Plastic Pollution Awareness Day in Georgia?

• To clean up polluted rivers and parks

• To reduce the use of plastic products for at least one day

• To encourage recycling efforts statewide

• To ban all plastic products in Georgia

How did the narrator manage to address the Georgia State Senate?

• Through a school-sponsored event

• By winning a public speaking contest

• By being elected as a youth representative

• After compromising with the plastic lobby

What common factor motivates many youth activists to start their journey?

• A requirement for school graduation

• Learning about or experiencing injustice

• Personal fame and recognition

• Peer pressure

What advice does the narrator offer to adults regarding young activists?

• To take over their campaigns for efficiency

• To inspire, support, and elevate their voices

• To ignore their efforts as being naive

• To provide financial support only