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The Plastic Paradox: Cleaning Lakes by Emptying Lunchboxes & Learning Code

April 18, 2025

Standing on the shore of Lake Ontario during a community cleanup last year, I was alarmed by the overwhelming amount of single-use plastics we found. This eye-opening experience convinced me that occasional cleanups weren't enough. It demanded a fundamental shift in how we think about, use, and dispose of plastic in our daily lives

Information + Advocacy to Reduce Plastic Pollution

April 14, 2025

Water sources and wetlands, and terrestrial and aquatic species, can be negatively impacted by plastic pollution. Communication, policy initiatives, and access to information will increase the likelihood of meaningful change.

My Experience as an EarthEcho Blue Carbon Ambassador

April 1, 2025

Before becoming a Blue Carbon Ambassador, I was an entirely different person. I had no familiarity with the Blue Carbon term or description. While establishing experience in the fish tank hobby and caring for aquatic life, I often overlooked the marine ecosystems in my community. However, when I considered a specific water source in my area where freshwater organisms were being affected by climate change and pollution, the reality and results of both issues overwhelmed me.

EarthEcho International Welcomes New Board Members Celeste Cooper, Vickie Gogo, and Brian Schoening

March 24, 2025

EarthEcho International, Philippe Cousteau, Jr.’s nonprofit dedicated to building a global youth movement to protect and restore our ocean planet, is expanding the scope and expertise of its Board of Directors with three new appointments.

Sidewalk to Sea: Exploring Plastic's Journey Through Watersheds

March 23, 2025

While Michigan is far from being landlocked, I wanted to design an activity that resonated with urban areas like Ann Arbor—emphasizing that no matter where you live, you play a role in plastic pollution.