Our Planet Needs You
Programme Overview
Across nine challenges, young people learn about practical actions that reduce waste, litter and carbon emissions.
The programme makes behaviour change simple and fun, with a point-scoring system, friendly competition and leaderboard that shows the impact of the changes being made.
Campaign Calendar
The programme consists of nine impactful challenges launched throughout the year.
Anti-Litter Bugs
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Switch Off and Save
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Shop Sustainable
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Green Dinners
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Active Travel
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Rise Up
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Green Energy
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Staycations
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Anti-Litter Bugs 〰️ Switch Off and Save 〰️ Shop Sustainable 〰️ Green Dinners 〰️ Active Travel 〰️ Rise Up 〰️ Green Energy 〰️ Staycations 〰️
Gamified and Fun
Each challenge gives children and young people the chance to score (or lose) points as they compete to make the biggest impact on waste and emissions in their local area.
A friendly inter-school competition and leaderboard make climate action exciting, measurable, and rewarding.
DfE Strategy Aligned
School Programme aligned with the Department for Education’s Sustainability & Climate Change Strategy, delivering real-world projects that support all five pillars: climate education, green skills and careers, the education estate and digital infrastructure, supply chains and operations, and international collaboration.
Students get to play their part in tackling waste, pollution, and emissions through fun, hands-on learning.
YOUTH LED
Youth volunteers and secondary school students lead the programme, engaging younger pupils and the wider community while tracking progress.
This creates a self-sustaining model that embeds sustainability into every day life, and prepares Youth Leads for future work placements in the green economy.
Measurable Impact
Our Earthometer dashboard tracks the impact of the programme on litter, waste, air quality and carbon savings, supporting schools and local councils with their net zero targets.
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