AS we conclude our discussion on solid waste management issues confronting the Marianas, I canât help but be optimistic about how todayâs generation is vocal about our problems with garbage and making a move to address these concerns.
A recent video entitled âThe World is Ours,â produced for Miss Northern Marianas Earth Maria Terlajeâs campaign, encourages the youth to speak up and protect Mother Earth. Youth from across the Marianas shared their concerns about the islands they call home. Nine-year-old Zayden Seman described our environment as âstruggling because people are throwing trash.â Sixteen-year-old Isa Long of Tinian emphasized the need to spread awareness and take action to prevent further harm to our islands.