It is being run by the not-for-profit Breteau Foundation and will offer resources for use in school with a free curriculum-aligned education pack with modules for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The initiative launches in September, but teachers can pre-register their interest in receiving the resources.
A survey of more than 500 primary school teachers ahead of the initiative’s launch found that plastic pollution is one of the biggest concerns among primary-age children.
The education pack will seek to teach pupils about plastics and what responsible plastic-use looks like, including how to become an advocate against plastic use.
Alongside the Education Pack, the initiative will also feature a specially made episode of the Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir. Entitled Action, the episode where the characters of the show seek to demonstrate how small efforts can make a big impact in the fight against plastic.
The Plastic Changemakers Education Pack and Action episode will be available on The Breteau Foundation website in September.
Established in 2014, The Breteau Foundation’s mission is to help provide equitable access to quality education through bespoke teacher training, educational content, and digital tools.
- For details and to pre-register, visit www.breteaufoundation.org/plastic-changemakers