LET’S INVESTIGATE TO STOP THE PLASTICS CRISIS
For one week in March, thousands of people will be counting every piece of plastic packaging they throw away. Together, we’ll uncover the true scale of the UK’s big plastic problem and call on the government to do more about it.
We’re not just counting plastic – we’re building a movement for a fair future that’s free from the impacts of the plastics crisis.
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JOIN 47 people AND TAKE PART IN THE UK'S BIGGEST PLASTIC INVESTIGATION!
Count your plastic for one week from 9 to 15 March.
Thousands of people from households, schools and communities across the country will take part in the UK’s biggest people-powered investigation into household plastic waste.
By taking part in The Big Plastic Count, you’ll help gather important evidence to show the true scale of the crisis – and to tell the government we need them to produce less plastic. Since our last campaign, the UK has elected a new government – one that says it’s serious about tackling plastic waste. This is our chance to put their promise to the test.
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HOW TO TAKE PART
Taking part is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
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We’ll email you everything you need to get started – including your Count Pack and simple instructions.
Get counting
Join thousands of people across the UK and count all the plastic packaging you throw away for one week, from 9 to 15 March. When you’re done, submit your count right here on our website.
YOUR PLASTIC PROFILE
We’ll send you your plastic profile – showing what happens to your waste after you bin it. You’ll also see the national results, and find out whether the government is serious about tackling the plastics crisis.
GET YOUR SCHOOL COUNTING
Schools play a massive role in The Big Plastic Count – over 120,000 young people have taken part already.
Together with our partner Plastic Clever Schools, we've created a teacher's pack and free resources, including classroom-based activities and an assembly presentation for both primary and secondary-aged pupils.
We'd love your local school to get involved!
Testimonials
The Big Plastic Count highlights the national and world plastic problem, inspiring schools to take decisive action using their fantastic resources to embed into the children's learning. It has taught every child and adult at our school that however big or small everyone can do their bit to make an impact on our world. This is why we will be taking part again in The Big Plastic Count!
Edd Moore
Damers First School
The Big Plastic Count 2022 was the start of a very exciting journey for our school! We can’t wait to refuel our participation in such a great cause by taking part in March 2024, with a fresh new cohort of new, more environmentally aware modern minds.
Rebecca Razzaque
Kenmore Park Junior School
Our year 8 class really enjoyed The Big Plastic Count. There is something quite powerful about having to count your week’s plastic waste and consider what happens to it next. A well set up campaign that is easy to run and fits in well with our lessons. We will definitely take part again.
Bernadette Wiley
Cleeve School
Having counted my plastic waste for an entire year, I know how powerful this investigation can be in helping to understand the true extent of the plastic problem. The Big Plastic Count is a simple yet impactful way to discover your household plastic footprint, whilst contributing vital evidence to push the government for long overdue change.
Daniel Webb
Founder Everyday Plastic
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