At just 12, Melati Wijsen began fighting Bali’s plastic bags: A hunger strike helped get her to the governor, and her youth movement later spread around the world
After a school lesson on environmental issues, two young sisters initiated Bye Bye Plastic Bags. Their passionate campaign included petitions, community clean-ups, and even a hunger strike to raise awareness. Six years later, their efforts bore fruit when Bali enacted regulations on single-use plastics. They successfully educated their community and became a beacon for youth-led movements against pollution, significantly influencing environmental policies on the island.
After a school lesson on environmental issues, two young sisters initiated Bye Bye Plastic Bags. Their passionate campaign included petitions, community clean-ups, and even a hunger strike to raise awareness. Six years later, their efforts bore fruit when Bali enacted regulations on single-use plastics. They successfully educated their community and became a beacon for youth-led movements against pollution, significantly influencing environmental policies on the island.
