Planeteer Alliance, a Captain Planet Foundation program that aims to empower young people to be changemakers for the planet, is announcing their Bootcamp Course which allows Planeteers to earn a certification in Climate Awareness and Campaign Strategy. The online platform for Planeteer Alliance, Planeteer HQ, allows young people to interact with one another, apply for … Read more
The evening was hosted by Atlanta News First’s One on One host, Monica Kaufman Pearson, with musical performance by DejaBlue Grass Band ATLANTA, GA (March 19, 2023) – Last night, Captain Planet Foundation, the global non-profit dedicated to empowering youth to be changemakers for the environment, held their annual Gala at Flourish Atlanta and recognized … Read more
Oluwaseyi Moejoh has given inspiration to her fellow Ocean Heroes as a Super Squad Leader. Now, her work has become the focus of a recent Smithsonian Magazine feature. In the July article, Seyi speaks on her desire to improve the dire problem with Member States of the UN having struggled to meet targets set by … Read more
Check out these awesome features checking in on our 2018 Ocean Heroes and Young Superhero for the Earth Honorees, Dyson Chee and Steff McDermot! Click the images below to read the articles highlighting their work on fighting plastic pollution in our oceans! The Motivator: Uniting a diverse community of planet defenders Steff McDermot, a founding member of Sail for … Read more
On the Cayman Islands, 3 Ocean Heroes, Steff McDermott, Ben Somerville, and Dejea Lyons, are taking aim at single-use plastic to protect their island’s reefs, mangrove ecosystems, and help sustain the overall health of the ocean. McDermott set up the “345 Pledge” with Plastic Free Cayman, the campaign, aimed at lessening and eventually banning single-use … Read more
CPF is so proud of Atlanta-based Hannah Testa, our 2015 Young Superhero Awardee and a 2nd year Ocean Heroes Bootcamp Squad Leader, for using her strong voice in support of the Break Free from Plastic Pollutions Act. Break Free from Plastic Pollutions ActFebruary 11, 2020, U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.), along … Read more
From petitioning schools to cut single-use plastics, to speaking out for the environment all over the globe, these young heroes are combining their powers to take pollution down to zero! 1. Hannah Testa Hannah Testa is the founder of Hannah4Change, an organization dedicated to fighting issues that impact the planet. An environmental activist and speaker, … Read more
by EcoWatch / Coda Christopherson (11) and Lea Eider (15) Learn how Ocean Heroes Bootcamp members Lea and Coda worked to eliminate single-use plastics from their community and educate others. Read Article Ocean Heroes Bootcamp was created for emerging youth activists between the ages of 11-18 who can learn from experienced activist peers and near … Read more
by Cayman News Fresh off receiving a Captain Planet Foundation award for her environmental work at a ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia, Steff Mcdermot is not resting on her laurels. Armed with an impressive passion and drive for an 18-year-old, the University College of Cayman Islands (UCCI) student remains focused on her goal of “empowering youth … Read more
It is essential to walk your talk. I live a normal life, but with an eco-filter.– Erin Schrode At the young age of 26, Erin Schrode is doing more than most millennials. Schrode started Teens Turning Green at thirteen years old with her mother, Judi Shils. Through Teens Turning Green (now Turning Green), Schrode is … Read more