Instituting Change

This is my fourth short story for the National Geographic #PlanetOrPlastic writing contest. My story follows Holly, a teen committed to an inpatient adolescent eating disorders unit. Trapped within those walls, she feels helpless over the plastics crisis, watching the outside world from her chair by the window. Despite her every attempt to encourage the hospital staff to recycle, she finds herself overwhelmed by the bureaucracy of the mental health system. Yet, Holly does not give up in her efforts to do her part for the Earth. Like Holly, no matter what stands in your way, be it money, the government, or even your daily life, you truly can contribute to this cause. I hope my short story inspires you!