Real change starts with understanding a problem and knowing how to act.

Unpacking Plastic is a free, 10-week email course from Sheffield Action on Plastic, designed to help you explore the truth about plastic, take practical steps in your daily life, and contribute to the bigger picture of change.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the course, you’ll have:

✅ Learned the truth about plastic pollution; where it comes from and why it’s a global issue
✅ Discovered how plastic affects wildlife, human health, and the climate
✅ Completed a plastic audit of your home to see where changes can be made
✅ Started using your “Big 3” a reusable bag, bottle, and coffee cup
✅ Tried out zero-waste shopping and simple home swaps
✅ Learned to spot greenwashing and avoid false solutions
✅ Shared your knowledge with others to inspire change
✅ Explored how to support systemic change and why personal action matters

How It Works

One email per week for 10 weeks

Short, friendly lessons (read in 5–10 minutes)
Clear, practical actions to try each week
Built for beginners. No previous experience needed

Sign Up Now! It’s Free!

Join hundreds of others who are ready to rethink plastic and create real change in their homes, communities, and beyond.

✅ Free and easy to join
✅ No jargon or guilt trips; just facts and positive action
✅ Perfect for individuals, families, schools, or local groups