Join thousands of households counting their plastic (11-17 March 2024)
In 2022, a quarter of a million individuals from households, schools, businesses, and communities nationwide participated in The Big Plastic Count, making it the largest-ever investigation into UK household plastic waste.
Through the collective effort of tallying plastic waste for one week, participants unveiled a startling revelation: the United Kingdom discards a staggering 2 billion plastic pieces every week, with only 12% being recycled.
In 2024, governments will be negotiating a Global Plastics Treaty that could finally phase out plastic production for good. So this year The Big Plastic Count results will be used to convince UK ministers to push for a treaty that finally tackles plastic pollution.
The Big Plastic Count is also planning a Youth Empowerment Day when pupil representatives from selected schools will be able to deliver their plastic message directly to MPs. Register your school for this once in a lifetime opportunity here.
How you can take part
Sign up as a household or persuade your local school to register. Either way the process is super easy. All you have to do is follow four steps:
- Register @ thebigplasticcount.com
- Count your plastic (11-17 March – mark it in your diary)
- Submit your results online
- Understand your plastic – check out your personalised plastic footprint and learn how to adapt
Spread the word, encourage anyone who works or learns in schools to get involved. The more information collected, the harder it is for government to ignore plastic pollution. The Big Plastic Count and the UK needs you!
If you want to register and calculate your footprint, register now with The Big Plastic Count
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