Participate in the Big Plastic Count and help to uncover the true scale of the UKs plastic problem

You'll play a part in helping people to understand the size and scale of the plastics problem


Location
From your home
Any city
Any postcode
Date and time
20:00 - 20:15
Sunday, 15th of March 2026
Who this task will support
Big Plastic Count
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.

This is a task to do at home anytime between 9 to 15 March.

Join thousands of people will be counting every piece of plastic packaging they throw away. Together, they'll help to uncover the true scale of the UK’s big plastic problem.

Find out more and sign up for the Big Plastic Count at https://thebigplasticcount.com/ then once you have completed the task share any photo's for inclusion in the report.


How are you getting there?

Meet at the task
I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner

Who's going

  • Merton runner

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Location
From your home
Any city
Any postcode
Date and time
20:00 - 20:15
Sunday, 15th of March 2026
Who this task will support
Big Plastic Count
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.
Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

From your home
Any city
Any postcode


Jon Green
Led by Jon Green

GoodGym Merton Run Leader


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Age Restriction

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