EP 99 - Sharona Shnayder - Founder Tuesdays for Trash - Anyone Can Be Part of The Solution
Description
Impact at Scale had the privilege of speaking with the remarkable Sharona Shnayder, founder of Tuesdays for Trash and recipient of the National Geographic Young Explorer Award. Sharona shared her inspiring journey and the remarkable expansion of her grassroots environmental movement.
Tuesdays for Trash, born out of the COVID-19 lockdowns, became a beacon of hope for Sharona and her friend to make a difference in the world. What began as a local initiative swiftly transformed into a global force, spanning an impressive 40 countries.
Sharona's narrative is a testament to the belief that each of us holds the power to address environmental challenges. She candidly shares the obstacles and victories she's encountered in her activism, underscoring the urgent need for policy shifts and educational campaigns to effectively manage waste.
Some of the topics Sharona covered
Starting Tuesdays for Trash
Manifesting the Movement
Using Social Media to Spread Awareness
Unexpected Growth and Becoming a Movement
Some Incredible Moments
Other Titles We Considered
How to start a movement
It's an act of respect
We're making it seen and visible so people don't feel like they're alone in this fight
It's so simple and easy it makes it accessible to anyone
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