Online Presentations & Workshops
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
19-year-old Arlian aka Plastic Free Boy has been on a mission for 7 years to inspire young generations In schools to make a difference!
Arlian’s input will unlock the student’s full potential in the design of their learning, and personal projects by sharing his journey relating it to the IB program.
Our full-day program fits into IB PYP, MYP program form Grades 1 - 12:
- 1 assembly-style presentation to Elementary School and Workshop to Grades 4 or 5
- 1 assembly-style presentation to Secondary school and workshop to Grades 10, 11, or 12.
Arlian shows his 7-year journey and shows what a passionate 11-year-old student can create as a global citizen in their community tackling global problems with local solutions one at a time.
Arlian started his student agency project ‘Plastic Free Boy’, supported by his filmmaker mother, who has documented his learning experience from the age of 11 years old. He has been presenting his journey over the past 8 years to over 400 schools and shares his changemaker program PLAN B - MEET THE FUTURE - Full of Solutions from Coral Reefs to Glaciers showcasing collaborations with local and global Organisations, Universities, Government, and Corporations to create positive Impact for Future Generations.
He has received International Awards and has been recognized on world stages as a plenary speaker for future generations. 2019 Asia Pacific Cities and Mayor’s Forum
"Arlian, your talk inspired many and I have heard a lot of positive feedback from those who attended your session.Students spoke of it as their favorite session as it enabled them to see what one individual can do. This kind of inspiration goes such a long way, and I know students of the other schools are keen to be in touch if they haven't done so already.Karin, thank you for supporting us and Arlian - together we'll move things forward towards a more sustainable future."
"Arlian was very engaging and the students loved listening to him. He did a fantastic job. I am a 5th-grade teacher and we have a PYP exhibition there is a big push for us to find a local connection that will impact the world globally, and that has been done. The presentation was exactly that and very relevant to what the kids are aiming to achieve."
James Elliot, PYP Coordinator, Assistant Head of Primary School at Amadeus International School Vienna:
"Your work and activism supercharge our Grade 5 Students on their project about community and global Impacts. Your advocacy against plastic pollution is very inspiring and your stories and tips connect with students and excite them to take action."
Nora Ackerman - Student Council SIS Zürich International School:
"After experiencing your presentation at the SIS Student Leadership Day, Thomas and I were truly inspired, and we believe it would be wonderful to share that inspiration and experience with our entire school community."
Alison Wright, Division Manager, Swiss International School:
"It was great to be surrounded by such enthusiasm, knowledge, and thoughtfulness at our SIS Student Leadership Day.’’
Collaboration with Businesses
Encouraging change in customer behavior to reduce single-use coffee cups.
Filming our Involvement on a local level working with cafes and restaurants, and having conversations about how we can support them encourage their customers to bring reusable coffee cups. They started displaying my posters. Students who had seen me present at their schools also reminded their parents to bring their cups. Schools then initiated their posters in their communities. Local Action with Global Impact.
Rainforest Rescue Tree Planting/Habitat Restoration
Filming our involvement with Rainforest Rescue Organisation on a Community Tree Planting Day. Rainforests are a critical ecosystem for our planet. Rainforest filter our air and supplies half the oxygen we breathe. They also are in a symbiotic relationship with the largest ecosystem on the planet - The Great Barrier Reef. Being part of a community tree planting day provides a local solution with a global impact.
Vienna, Danube Cleanup
Filming the involvement of the public and organisations on a Danube Dive Clean Up, showcaing community lead action to students as part of solving problems on a local level with global imapact.
Palma Aquarium Turtle Rehabilitation
Filming my learning experience, interviewing Scientists about their important Conservation Projects, and collaborations with community groups and Universities i.e. how to get involved in Beach Clean Ups, reduce turtles, and find out about shark and sea horse breeding programs. I showed the films at local International Schools in Mallorca, involving them in local action with global Impact.
Daintree Rainforest James Cook University Research Station
Filming our learning experience, collaborating with James Cook University promoting University programs, and engaging in learning activities such as civic science projects showcasing how students can create senior biology data in High School leading into University studies with purpose.
Awards and Nominations:
2022 Mobility Award - Austria
2022 Internet Stars Award - Europe
2021 Tidy Towns Award - Keep Australia Beautiful
2020 Cleanup Australia Day Youth Ambassador
2019 NSW Department of Education Student Award
2019 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards
2019 World Clean Up Day Ambassador
(20 Million people involved in the event)
2018 NSW Department of Environment Green Globe Awards Nomination
2022 Internet Stars Person Of The Year Awards
Speaker at:
2022 Adidas Leadership Talk
2022 Atlassian Leadership Conference
2022 Mumbrella360 - Leading Marketing Conference Australasia
2021 Ipswich Sustainability Summit to 85 schools
2021 Green Innovations Awards at Southern Cross
2021 Innovation Day at Lismore University
2019 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayor's Forum
2019 Ipswich Sustainabilities Youth Summit
2020 Kids Teaching Kids Conference to 65 schools
2020 Circular Economy Forum in Brisbane
2018 Eco Expo in Brisbane
Media:
2023 Internetstart Live Award
2023 Austria Mobility Award
2022 Australian Geographic Explorer
2021 Newsport Media
2021 Channel 9 Current Affairs Story
2019 Channel 9 Current Affairs Story
2019 Sydney Morning Herald Article
2018 ABC BTN
2019 ABC online
2019 Channel 10 'Totally Wild' on Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
2019 Channel 10 'Totally Wild' feature on Plastic Free Boy
Nominations:
2019 NSW Department of Education - Student Award
2018 NSW Department of Environment - Green Globe Awards 2018
7NEWS Young Achiever Awards NSW 2019
