TIME TO SUBMIT YOUR BIG PLASTIC COUNT DATA
Thanks to everyone who has taken part in The Big Plastic Count so far! Your data will show the government they need to get serious about tackling the plastic waste crisis.
THERE'S STILL TIME TO JOIN THE UK'S BIGGEST PLASTIC INVESTIGATION
105,901
people and you!
From 11-17 March, thousands of schools, households, community groups and businesses came together to count their plastic waste. This citizen science investigation will build even more evidence about what’s really happening to our plastic.
It’s not too late to join in – register today and get counting!
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How to take part
Taking part is easy. There are 3 simple steps:
REGISTER TODAY
You’ll get a digital pack via email with everything you need to take part. You can also check out the digital pack in Welsh.
Get counting
Join thousands across the UK and count all the plastic packaging you throw away for a week!
SUBMIT YOUR PLASTIC COUNT
Submit the results of your Count by 31 March. We’ll send you a personal plastic footprint which shows where all that plastic packaging ends up. Once all the results are in, we’ll share the national picture, and the next steps on pushing the government into action.
DO YOU KNOW A SCHOOL THAT COULD TAKE PART?
Young people have the power to make a real difference and help shape the future of the planet. That's why we want to get as many schools to take part as possible.
We've created a teacher's pack with free resources for primary and secondary pupils, including classroom-based activities and a PowerPoint lesson. We'd love your local school to get involved!
WANT YOUR COMMUNITY GROUP OR WORKPLACE TO TAKE PART?
We have additional tips and resources available for community groups and businesses.
Taking part as a group is a great way of bringing people together and doing something good for the planet.
FAQs
How do I submit my results?
Please scan the QR code at the bottom of your tally sheet or visit the submission page. You can also use this page to tally and save your data as you go.
If you’re taking part as a school, you can find your unique class link for your pupils to submit their results on your dashboard.
When do I need to submit my results by?
The deadline for submitting your results is 31 March 2024.
How do you work out my footprint?
Once we have a school or household’s count results, we apply national data on different types of plastic to calculate how much, on average, would be collected for recycling, what’s then likely to happen to it, and what that means for your footprint.
What is the Global Plastics Treaty?
Right now, world leaders are negotiating The Global Plastics Treaty; an international legal agreement to prevent the harmful impacts of plastic. This United Nations Treaty is a once-in-a-generation chance to protect our planet from plastic pollution. The UK Government needs to push for this Treaty to be as strong and ambitious as possible.
What if we use a lot of plastic?
Please remember, this isn't about feeling guilty about the amount of plastic you use! Too much single-use plastic is produced and there aren't reusable alternatives that suit everyone's needs. Together we’re gathering the evidence needed to push for proper action on plastic.
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HOST AN UNWRAPPED EVENT
To celebrate completing The Big Plastic Count, we are encouraging participants to host a results event, Unwrapped, between 19-21 April. as an opportunity to come together, discuss the results and consider further actions.
Download the community guide, or head over to our Unwrapped page to find out more and check out all the resources.