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The Plastic Free Gathering

The Plastic Free Gathering unites individuals tackling plastic pollution through a summit of talks and workshops, fostering innovative solutions and ambitious actions against single-use plastics.

A one day summit of talks and workshops that brings together everyone concerned about plastic pollution and single-use plastics, to drive forward ambitious action on plastic. The event showcases ground breaking ideas and solutions with a programme full of discussions and case studies from those leading the change. EARTH DAY 2026 DISCOUNT CODE: EARTHDAY26

The Plastic Free Gathering 2026

A joint event with <a fr-original-style="" href="https://planetpatrol.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Planet Patrol</a> and <a fr-original-style="" href="https://greenwire.greenpeace.org.uk/s/group/0F94H000000CHkZSAW/greenpeace-bristol?language=en_US" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Greenpeace Bristol</a>.An exclusive film screening before a UK tour. In the wake of her cancer diagnosis, Lizzie Carr MBE paddleboards along the UK&#39;s rivers and canals alongside 100 volunteers over 28 days. Determined to fill the gap left by government inaction, Lizzie unites experts and volunteers to test river water, exposing hidden dangers and demanding answers, realising that without government support, we may never know what lies beneath the surface. Register to join the film, stay for the conversation, and connect with others concerned about water quality. Agenda<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">7:00pm Arrival</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">7:15pm Film Begins</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">8:35pm Q&amp;A Begins</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">9:15pm Networking and drinks</li></ul>

UK Exclusive: Beneath the Surface film screening + Q&A

Jo in the Water follows a passionate sea swimmer turned reluctant activist, Exmouth-based Jo Bateman, as she takes on one of the UK&rsquo;s biggest water companies in a David-and-Goliath battle to protect our waters from devastating sewage pollution.<div fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> </div>In the wake of Channel 4&rsquo;s recent hard-hitting docu-drama which has left many people both angry and frustrated,&nbsp;Jo in the Water&nbsp;picks up the baton from Dirty Business and seeks out joy and inspiration amongst the many amazing individuals fighting to make a diﬀerence.<div fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> </div>As Jo&rsquo;s courage helps ignite a growing movement, this film exposes the dire state of our water system and asks: who will stand up for our right to swim in clean natural waters, for the species and communities that rely upon them?&nbsp;<div fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> </div>Jo in the Water is a feature-length documentary made by award-winning filmmakers with a strong track record of bringing powerful stories to our cinema screens. It is not just about water pollution; it is about connection&mdash;to nature, to our own sense of place, and to our responsibility for the world around us.&nbsp;<div fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> </div>Featuring Jo Bateman, Jeremy Vine, Jim Murray MBE and Chris Packham. 7.00pm - Arrive, grab a drink7.15pm - Film starts8.30pm - Discussion on the film9.00pm - Event ends. Networking in the bar

World Environment Day film screening - Jo in the Water

The Plastic Free Gathering brings together likeminded people to share inspiring stories and discuss ambitious ideas for taking action on plastic. Donating to our organisation ensures we can continue bringing people together to enable this to take place. It&#39;s only by coming together, sharing stories, inspiring ourselves, empowering ourselves, that we can have the real conversations needed to take ambitious action on plastic.

The Plastic Free Gathering brings together likeminded people to share inspiring stories and discuss ambitious ideas for taking action on plastic. Donating to our organisation ensures we can continue bringing people together to enable this to take place. It's only by coming together, sharing stories, inspiring ourselves, empowering ourselves, that we can have the real conversations needed to take ambitious action on plastic.

Donate to The Plastic Free Gathering

The Plastic Free Gathering 2026 was a one day summit of talks and workshops that brings together everyone concerned about plastic pollution and single-use plastics, to drive forward ambitious action on plastic. The event showcased ground breaking ideas and solutions with a programme full of discussions and case studies from those leading the change.

The Plastic Free Gathering 2026 was a one day summit of talks and workshops that brings together everyone concerned about plastic pollution and single-use plastics, to drive forward ambitious action on plastic. The event showcased ground breaking ideas and solutions with a programme full of discussions and case studies from those leading the change.

The Plastic Free Gathering 2026 Catch Up Tickets

A one day summit of talks and workshops that brings together everyone concerned about plastic pollution and single-use plastics, to drive forward ambitious action on plastic. The event showcases ground breaking ideas and solutions with a programme full of discussions and case studies from those leading the change.

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