Changing minds

Do you have a sibling who starts yawning when you talk about plastic pollution? A cousin who flagrantly trashes plastic instead of recycling? A friend who uses far more single-use plastic than necessary?

• Prepare a slideshow for them, with facts and photos about the problems with plastics.
• Afterwards, ask them if they learned anything new or if your presentation made them care a bit more.
• If not, what would it take for them to change their ways? If yes, ask them to commit to one or two lifestyle changes that will make a difference.
• Follow up in a month to see if they have kept their promises.

Evaluation

• What have you learned about making people change their behaviours?
• Will they share your presentation with others?