These DIY necklaces for teachers are hilarious. But they also reveal sad truths.

If you're scrambling for last-minute gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week, don't fret!

Gerry Brooks has you covered.

The YouTuber — a self-proclaimed "fun maker" and school principal — published a video on May 8 proposing three easy, affordable DIY necklaces for the special teachers in your life.

They're pretty fantastic. (Story continues below.)



1. A "hugs and kisses" necklace.

Hugs and kisses, as in, the chocolate candies.

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One initiative is sharing their designs for free to help lessen the world's plastic waste.

The stats surrounding plastic pollution are mind-boggling.

Right now, there are billions of pounds of plastic wreaking havoc on the ecosystem. And every year, it's estimated that 13 million tons more will make its way out there — poisoning Mother Nature and killing even more wildlife.

Not cool. At all.

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