In this episode, we chat to young plastic pollution activist Sophia Skarparis, also known as Plastic Free Sophia, about plastic and its effects on the environment. Sophia shares her insights on the pervasive issue of plastic pollution and its impact on our planet, particularly our oceans. We delve into the World Ocean Day campaign and the exciting Youth Ocean Carnival events she is involved in, which aim to mobilise and inspire the next generation of environmental conservationists.

You can find more about Plastic Free Sophia at

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plasticfreesophia/

or

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plasticfreesophia

You can find more about Youth Ocean Carnival at

Website: https://youthoceancarnival.com/

You can find more about Conservation Volunteers Australia at

Website: https://conservationvolunteers.com.au

You can find more about World Ocean Day (June 8) at

Website: https://worldoceanday.org/

You can find more about the initiatives tackling plastic pollution here

Take 3 For The Sea: https://www.take3.org/

Recycle Smart: https://www.recyclesmart.com/

BRAD by Banish: https://banish.com.au/pages/recycling-program

You can find support for climate/eco anxiety here

Kids helpline: https://kidshelpline.com.au/teens/issues/worried-about-environment

Headspace: https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/understanding-anxiety-about-climate-change/

ReachOut: https://au.reachout.com/challenges-and-coping/climate-anxiety/how-to-cope-with-anxiety-about-climate-change

You can find more about Lets Dive In Podcast at

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsdivein__

Feel free to get in contact with me, Dekota, about all things marine conservation!!

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