Think Globally, Act Locally!

I am passionate about protecting our environment, as demonstrated by the poster I created for Earth Day 2020 at the University of the District of Columbia. My efforts were recognized with the first prize in the Advocacy category.

Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C. is a place where I enjoy spending time with my two dogs. Unfortunately, I often witness plastic pollution floating down the river, particularly after heavy rainstorms. As a volunteer at the park, I frequently collect plastic waste from the river, including bottles, cups, and other plastic items. This waste not only harms the local area but also has far-reaching consequences, polluting the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean and posing a threat to marine life and birds. Let's join hands to think globally and act locally by reducing our use of single-use plastic.

Poster by Lilla Schottner