Plastic Clever Schools
- Molly Beattie
- 10 hours ago
- 2 min read
On 7 November, schools and young people worldwide came together for the Plastic Clever Schools International Day of Action to tackle plastic pollution through inspiring assemblies, expert talks and hands-on activities. It made a visible difference across schools and communities, showing how small changes can add up to big wins for our ocean and planet.
Hundreds of schools from the UK to Indonesia took part in the Day of Action, stepping up to lead the way toward a plastic clever future. Their actions sparked conversations across communities and inspired other schools to follow their example. One school’s actions can ripple far beyond the classroom!
Examples of what participants did
Carried out litter picks and plastic audits of playgrounds, canteens and local areas.
Delivered short assemblies or classroom sessions to spread awareness and inspire peers to adopt eco-friendly practices and strive for a sustainable future.
Created student posters, artworks and short videos to share their plastic-reduction pledges.
Hosted expert Q&As with local marine, waste or environmental experts, to discuss collective action schools can take.
What you can do now
Join now — sign up on the Plastic Clever Schools website to access free resources, support and to take part in upcoming actions.
Pick one simple activity your class or school can do next week (litter pick, plastic audit, assembly or student media).
Share your impact on social media to amplify learning and inspire other schools.
See and Share
See what others are doing, and share your own wins.
Follow and post with #PlasticCleverSchools #BeatPlasticPollution on Facebook, Instagram and X to join the global movement.
Find more ideas, free classroom materials, and the sign-up page on the Plastics Clever Schools website: https://plasticcleverschools.org/
Together, we can make our schools cleaner, our oceans healthier, and our voices louder. Join now and help lead your school to a plastic clever future.
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For more information contact: info@scarabtrust.org.uk
