Melissa DeYoung

Melissa DeYoung is the CEO of Pollution Probe, an environmental organization dedicated to addressing pollution and promoting sustainable practices. Under her leadership, Pollution Probe has launched various initiatives, including the introduction of the BeBot beach cleaning robot, aimed at reducing plastic waste in Canada's Great Lakes. DeYoung emphasizes the importance of removing litter from beaches to prevent plastics from entering water bodies and harming wildlife, while also advocating for public awareness and long-term solutions to waste management.