Plastics and the Environment

This young activist explains how to change the world in 3 steps

Young environmental activist Melati Wijsen of Indonesia takes part in a forum during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland January 20, 2020. Picture taken January 20, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann - RC2LME9WPNSZ

"No matter how old you are or where you come from, you can always lead by example." Image: REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann

Johnny Wood
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