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Teenagers worldwide are tackling the plastics crisis
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Teenagers worldwide are tackling the plastics crisis

Teenagers around the world are turning the plastic crisis into practical action, starting with problems they spot in their own schools and communities. In Singapore, students found their cafeteria used 72,000 pieces of disposable plastic each year and won the 2026 Unplastify Challenge with a campaign for reusable lunch boxes. The program has reached more than 3,000 students across 25 countries, whose projects range from biodegradable glitter to banana-leaf packaging and have helped avoid an estimated 72 tons of plastic. And here's the thing: by designing and carrying out their own solutions, young people gain project skills while making a real difference.
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