Can we count on adults alone to save the planet? Amy and Ella, young founders of Kids Against Plastic, don’t think so. That’s why they are working hard to inspire all of us, young people, adults, businesses and communities, to do something about the problems caused by single-use plastics and become plastic clever.

Amy and Ella Meek founded their campaign Kids Against Plastic in 2016 after learning about the UN’s Global Goals and taking seriously the need for everyone to do their bit. They realised plastic was a double-edged sword: a magnificent invention, but also an enormous environmental monster in waiting. So they decided to act, and over the last two years have worked hard to inspire school children, engage politicians, business leaders and academics, and to motivate families, cafés, businesses and people to become Plastic Clever.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Amy & Ella Meek: Kids Against Plastic | Amy & Ella Meek | TEDxExeter

Kids Against Plastic | Amy & Ella Meek | TEDxExeter

In a decade, humans produced more plastic than the past century, with 60% being single-use, devastating our oceans and wildlife.

Kids Against Plastic, founded by Amy & Ella Meek, combats pollution by collecting over 50,000 single-use plastics and inspiring change.

Becoming 'plastic clever' involves simple, impactful actions like using reusables, aiming to drastically cut single-use plastic usage.