Plastic Clever Schools

Plastic Clever Schools is a school action award led by Common Seas and Kids Against Plastic. Plastic Clever Schools empowers children and young people to learn about the ocean and take practical action to protect it against plastic pollution.

Using the plastic crisis as a lens, the program equips educators with curriculum-aligned resources and professional development to teach students about sustainability and climate change. Students engage in three actionable steps—Inspire, Investigate, and Act—to reduce plastic waste in their schools, homes, and communities while building skills for a sustainable future. Aligned with the UN Ocean Decade’s vision and UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development Framework, this program aims to foster ocean literacy and inspire a new generation of innovators and advocates dedicated to protecting our ocean, our health, and our future. Up to date, over 1,200 schools worldwide have joined our network, creating lasting impact locally and globally.

Start Date:  09/01/2021
End Date:  31/12/2030

Lead Contact: Sarah Duffy (sarah@commonseas.com)