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.
On average, a university student uses up to 300 single-use plastic items per year. I knew there had to be a better solution, so I used my expertise in software and AI to create EcoPlastic, an app that uses AI to promote recycling
The Princeton Residential Colleges Sustainability Challenge is a project that brings together the support of the EarthEcho Marine Plastics Ambassadors Program and the University Student Government Sustainability Committee to spearhead an energy challenge that enables students and staff at Princeton University to contribute to a sustainable campus community
I joined EarthEcho International in 2018 as part of the inaugural class of Water Challenge Ambassadors. While the program was small at the time, it was full of people with so much energy and passion that I remember eagerly awaiting my trip to DC to meet everyone in person for the first time. My memories of that year are a whirlwind of meeting new people and intently listening to each skill building workshop.
Highlights from the 2025 EarthEcho Youth Leadership Summit, that united over 250 young ocean advocates and adult mentors to build support for the High Seas Treaty.