Rise Up!
Let’s come together, rise up and say ‘NO’!
Hurting our planet is no way to go.
We vote with our voices,
and our choices.
RISE UP 2025
UK households throw away enough plastic each week to wrap around the Earth nearly seven times.
Are you ready for the Plastic Snake?
Our Planet Needs You teamed up with our flagship pilot school Wormholt Park Primary and Notpla—the creators of disappearing seaweed-based packaging—to call on supermarkets to take the first step toward a plastic-free future.
In a powerful video letter, students urge supermarket leaders to trial Notpla’s plastic-free packaging for just one month.
“We know plastic is a problem,” says one student.
“But we also know better alternatives exist.”
“None of us is as powerful as all of us,” adds another.
Their message is clear: small steps lead to big change. The call is now with the supermarkets—will they rise up and lead the way?
Making the change
Rise Up!
If we’re serious about reducing pollution and reaching net zero, policy changes and new technologies are crucial to support low-carbon lifestyle choices.
That means we need the support of our local council, businesses, and community leaders.
Success lies in working together.
See how small changes, when adopted by many, can lead to big impact.
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Target Goal
Encourage at least one major supermarket to trial Notpla’s seaweed-based, plastic-free packaging in West London stores for one month.