Guest Idea: How To Spread Awareness About Issues That Matter

Trash can? Storage container? The dilemma of what should be done with all types of old batteries may seem trifling, but choosing incorrectly is detrimental to our planet and against the law in many states. As a junior in high school, I chose to help people make the right choice by starting an awareness campaign, the Battery Recycling Initiative.

The first step to starting an awareness campaign is identifying the issue you wish to advocate for. Through research and observation, I noted that many of us...