Friday 4 June 2027
Manchester AND Online on Zoom

A one day summit of talks and workshops that brings together everyone concerned about plastic pollution and single-use plastic, to drive forward ambitious action on plastic. 

The event showcases ground breaking ideas and solutions with a programme full of discussions and case studies from those leading the change.

• Action on Plastic for young people
  Theme Idea: “Empowering Change for a Plastic-Free Future” 

• Campaigns for a Plastic-Free Society
  Theme Idea: “Join the Wave: Driving a Plastic-Free Movement”
  Focus: Highlighting grassroots and large-scale campaigns, community engagement 

• Innovations & Replacements for Polymeric Plastics
  Theme Idea: “Next-Gen Materials: Innovations Beyond Plastic”
  Focus: Introducing biodegradable alternatives, sustainable packaging, and cutting-edge material science replacing conventional plastics.

• Reuse & Deposit Return Schemes
  Theme Idea: “Circular by Design: Reuse, Return, Repeat”
  Focus: Exploring circular economy solutions, deposit-return schemes, refill stations, and business models that prioritise reuse.

• Policy, Regulations & Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
  Theme Idea: “Shaping Policy: The Plastic-Free Playbook”
  Focus: Examining regulatory frameworks, EPR, national policies, and incentives to reduce plastic production and waste. 

• Case Studies & Success Stories
  Theme Idea: “Plastic-Free in Action: Lessons from Around the UK/World”
  Focus: Highlighting inspiring case studies from cities, businesses, and organizations that successfully reduced or eliminated plastic use. 

• Environmental & Health Impacts
  Theme Idea: “Plastic and Planet: Understanding the True Cost”
  Focus: Discussing plastic’s effect on oceans, biodiversity, and human health, backed by scientific research. 

• Behaviour Change & Community Engagement
  Theme Idea: “Small Choices, Big Impact: Transforming Plastic Habits”
  Focus: Tools, campaigns, and psychology behind changing individual and organisational plastic use behaviours.

Attendees include...

Sustainability managers / assistants at Councils, Universities / Colleges / Schools / Businesses
Environmentally-conscious businesses with sustainability policies
Plastic Free and environmental groups plus individuals who wish to see a reduction in single-use plastic / pollution

What is the aim of the event?

To inspire, motivate, network, and learn from those working to reduce single-use plastics and plastic pollution in their organisations and communities

To build partnerships and a strong Plastic Free movement in the UK.