Beat plastic pollution poster

Inspire your pupils to take action against plastic pollution with this engaging poster-making resource that combines creative writing, persuasive techniques and environmental awareness. Perfect for World Environment Day in June.

What's included

• Ready-to-use poster template with clear instructions and success criteria for pupils
• Comprehensive teacher notes with links to campaign videos and discussion prompts
• Cross-curricular links to English, Art and PSHE with curriculum mapping

Available as a free PDF download, or access the editable version with a primary subscription.

How to use this resource

Perfect for an engaging English or topical lesson focusing on persuasive writing and environmental issues. Start by exploring the powerful campaign videos together, then use the discussion prompts to help pupils identify effective persuasive techniques. The blank template gives children the perfect starting point to create impactful posters, encouraging their community to reduce plastic waste.

This resource supports key English curriculum objectives around writing for different purposes and audiences, while developing pupils' awareness of environmental responsibility.

It is particularly valuable for teaching:

• Persuasive writing techniques and rhetorical devices
• Visual communication and design principles
• Environmental awareness and responsibility
• Research and fact-finding skills

Teachers can easily adapt the resource to suit different year groups and abilities, making it an excellent addition to any scheme of work focusing on non-fiction writing or environmental topics. The clear success criteria and structured approach ensure pupils can create meaningful, impactful work whilst developing key curriculum skills.

Beat plastic pollution for World Environment Day

The #BeatPlasticPollution campaign is a global initiative that aims to tackle one of our planet's most pressing environmental challenges. This powerful movement encourages individuals, communities, and organisations to take meaningful action against plastic pollution through education, awareness, and practical solutions.

This classroom resource enables teachers to bring this vital environmental campaign into their lessons in an engaging and curriculum-aligned way. By combining persuasive writing skills with environmental education, pupils develop both their literacy capabilities and their understanding of crucial ecological issues.

Looking for more plastic pollution resources?

We have created several useful resources to help you teach about plastic pollution:

• What is plastic pollution? - An introductory resource to understand the basics of plastic pollution (complete PowerPoint lesson)
• Plastic pollution litter survey - A hands-on activity for collecting and analysing data about local plastic waste
• Beat plastic pollution persuasive letter - Support children in writing compelling letters about reducing plastic waste