Initiatives

From bottles and straws, toys and tupperware to medical stents, eyewear and even tea bags, plastic is everywhere in our society. Although the meteoric rise of plastic was the result of its economy and ease of production, the question now is, what do we do with the estimated 380 million tonnes of plastic waste produced globally each year?

Fostering supportive environments for 2SLGBTQ+ youth is crucial because, as Dr. Saewyc explained, having a strong social support network – including family members, friends, classmates, and schoolteachers – is a key factor contributing to youths' health and wellbeing. In fact, it has been shown that when youth feel they have strong family support and school connectedness, they are more likely to have good mental health and less likely to engage in substance abuse.