Plastic free boy
(Uplift) Move over Captain Planet! This 12-year-old wants to free the oceans from plastic pollution and his message has already reached thousands. What could you do to go #PlasticFree?
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Who is plastic free boy?
A passionate, inspiring young leader determined to help school students to become global citizens of change.
In January 2017, on Arlian’s 11th Birthday, he saw three rehabilitated sea turtles released back into the ocean. He inquired about plastic pollution hurting turtles, other marine animals, and how it will affect his future. “The fact that there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish when I am 42 years old by 2050, impacted me massively. But there is a birth side to this. I realize that kids/students can do something about it by changing our consumer habits and stop single-use plastic“.
“I believe my generation is the key to change. Let’s make environmentalism part of school education”
He set out to do something about it by educating and empowering people focusing on students like himself.
“I share my story as well as achievements to inspire and empower them that no one is too young to make a difference.”
Since then he teamed up with his mum Karin, a professional filmmaker to create ongoing inspirational and educational films. Together they aim to bring the wonders and the beauty of the ocean into people’s hearts. Arlian is showcasing what happens when young people in schools are supported to become future leaders by making this an empowering movement towards a sustainable future.
Source: Uplift
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