Ziya Merchant

Environmentalist & Student

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Environmentalist & Student 〰️

Meet Changemaker Ziya 🚀

Ziya, a Gr. 12 from Burnaby South Secondary School, is the founder of Phasing Out Plastic Bottle (POPB), a global initiative committed to minimizing the reliance on plastic water bottles, driven by the profound social, ethical, and environmental implications. Her passion for education and business is also reflected in her leadership as the Co-Chair of Prosper, North America's Largest Student Run Case Competition. Ziya was also the 2023 recipient of the Youth Climate Activist Award.

🎯 Vision: To educate, raise awareness, and drive global environmental change.

🌎 Milestones: Ziya and POPB have been highlighted in outlets like Canadian Today News, the Canadian National Observer, and Vancouver is Awesome, among others.