The Growing Issue of Plastic Pollution in Oceans | Eleanor Elkus | TEDxYouth@MBJH 

Eleanor’s talk is about the effects of plastic pollution on our oceans, and the steps we can take to break our cycle and solve this increasingly dangerous issue. Eleanor Elkus is a ninth-grade student at Mountain Brook Junior High and a member of the MBJH TED-Ed Club. Her interests include playing lacrosse, drawing, reading books, and spending time with her family and friends. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx