Events

One Off – The Big Plastic Count 9-15 March

9 March 2026 to 15 March 2026

Posted by: Portsmouth Volunteer Centre

JOIN 18,273 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.

How to take part:

1. Sign up on their website (they will email you everything you need to get started)

2. Get Counting – join thousands of people across the UK and count all the plastic packaging you throw away for one week . When you’re done, submit your count on the website.

3. They will send you your plastic profile – showing what happens to your waste after you bin it.