Molly Steer
Ocean Sentinel
Molly Steer is a remarkable young activist who took action against plastic straws at the age of nine. Inspired by the documentary 'A Plastic Ocean,' Molly embarked on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic straws by encouraging schools across Australia to join her 'Straw No More' movement. Her initiative has garnered support from over 3,000 schools in Australia and has gained traction globally with hundreds of thousands of individuals pledging to stop using plastic straws. Molly's campaign showcases the power of young voices in effecting real change.
In the sculpture created by Jason deCaires Taylor, Molly stands beside a pillar made of straws, representing the detrimental impact of plastic waste. The formation of the straws at the base of the sculpture aims to create an intriguing habitat for marine life, symbolising the need to protect our oceans and the species that inhabit them.
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