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From plastic to purpose: How climate education is shaping young guardians of the mountains

Oct 31, 2025 5 mins read
From plastic to purpose: How climate education is shaping young guardians of the mountains

Laya - At 12, Dorji Zangmo thought nothing of tossing empty bottles and plastic wrappers along the dusty trail to school. The path from her home to Laya Middle Secondary School (LMSS) winds past icy brooks and prayer flags flapping in the highland wind but it also used to be littered with PET bottles and plastic packages.

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