Kids against plastic | Amy & Ella Meek | TEDxExeter

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.
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At TEDxExeter 2018 we focussed on making connections - and building bridges. Our speakers challenged us to reflect on how, in this interconnected, interdependent world, global issues affect all of our lives, and our actions affect others. In these turbulent times of shock political outcomes, “fake news”, data breaches, war, mass migration, rapid technological progress and climate change we believe that ideas have the power to change attitudes, lives, and ultimately, the world.
TEDxExeter Curator - Claire Kennedy @clairekennedy__ - tedxexeter.com
Production Manager - Andy Robertson @geekdadgamer - / familygamertv
Film & Livestream - First Sight Media @firstsightmedia - firstsightmedia.co.uk/ 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 www.ted.com/tedx

[@ptoo6348]

You go, girls!!!! You are definitely inspirational to adults as well! Thank you.

[@thekneesarecoming332]

these girls are so inspirational!!! they could teach so much to other children!!! 🥰🥳🥳💕😊

[@MichealllA]

@Antonio Sam yeah you're right nobody cares.

[@voxzii]

They do, they talk to children about the issue.

[@clarebradleymyers4100]

what an inspiration! I'm sure we will be seeing more of both of you

[@RAWAdventures001]

Really inspiring! My daughter is in a eco group at school and is going to mention it in her next meeting.

[@DavidWillis]

Fantastic - there is hope and a plan, thank you...

[@svetlanikolova7673]

chop all plastic e waste and shove it in a glass jar Use the jar for your next extension or for a new garage wall or community garden beds.

[@sheana7889]

@@svetlanikolova7673 glass will not help my plants. my plants are precious

[@RubbishReads]

Wonderful! 👏👏👏

[@kiranvdhar8996]

Inspiring

[@kamolamakhmudova6543]

Well done girls ! Inspiring

[@sheana7889]

it is inspiring isnt it

[@sofeawafa7588]

The way they deliver their speech are very informative and entertaining, inspiring 🙂

[@VivaanNinJa]

👏 🎉

[@marubasilaen5787]

FOR ALL CHILD, HOPE

[@sheana7889]

hope is granted

[@plasticseas]

Schools also need to implement urgent changes to how they offer plastic to students.

[@sheana7889]

yes wayan the turtle king, they should

[@fieryplayer59]

my teacher sent me here

[@Atroxic-]

Same here.

[@yasminyasin6475]

Samee

[@ran1a31]

Sameee it's for English lol

[@static1047]

sAme- IDK WHY-

[@sheana7889]

same its for science

[@annemcdonald7082]

Look at signage. Digital print, vinyl signs with adhesives, PVC fascias wrapped in aluminum...... it's a major polluter. I have 33 years experience in the industry. I hope it can return back to simple paint, brush and craftsman skills.

[@FrolickingToaster]

Is it just me or One of the sisters looks like Mei from overwatch

[@langostarick9915]

Hace cuando fue esto?

[@sheana7889]

sí

[@tiktokframez]

is that you Ashley omg

[@benimadhavmohanty7426]

need to answer them...?

[@TheVera9966]

You know what? Lawmakers are worried and committed to making a profit with vaccines, neglecting marine plastic pollution.

[@josslynpaz3900]

Name the Ted Talk and the author

[@sheana7889]

???

[@ellajackson5703]

their mum is my teacher

[@yasminyasin6475]

Good for you

[@sheana7889]

can u get an autograph for me

[@sheana7889]

@@thekneesarecoming332 they are

[@aamishsamotra]

Girl 2 : we are only kids but... Me : the girl 1 looks like girl 2 s mom

[@aamishsamotra]

ABC if u are watching this in lockdown

[@sheana7889]

cba

[@crazyformyself6209]

ABC

[@svetlanikolova7673]

vote with your money by simply not buying it?.. money talks

[@sheana7889]

i do not understand this sentence

[@sheana7889]

@@thekneesarecoming332 video games are awsome

[@antoninacawley7949]

💣💥💦💨

[@sheana7889]

???

[@ToBAYT]

Yeahhh. I don't care

[@ryandoe9278]

Debating as they wear plastic as clothing.