We proudly announce the publication of two Plastic Pirates datasets on Zenodo – an open-access data platform that enables researchers to share and preserve datasets, publications, and software. The data have been collected by schoolchildren across Europe between 2022 and 2024.

Check out the latest news from the European Commission about the Plastic Pirates and their fight against plastic pollution. Reconnect with the young ambassadors who participated in the Plastic Pirates Summit in Brussels last November and learn about their engagement for a plastic-free future.

Young Plastic Pirates from Dutch-speaking countries, listen up: The coastal booklet is now available in Dutch! So, order or download the booklet on the Plastic Pirates website and head to the coasts and beaches of the North Sea to investigate plastic pollution. Let's protect our oceans together!

Follow the journey of Bendi and Andrew, two Plastic Pirates ambassadors from Hungary, who started their engagement for the environment and against plastic pollution at a very young age – supported by their parents every step of the way. Travel with them to pollution hotspots in Hungary and Ukraine and be inspired by their dedication for a greener planet.

The Plastic Pirates set sail for new shores and discover the impact of plastic pollution in Nova Scotia, Canada. Over 200 schoolchildren became citizen scientists, investigating plastic and litter pollution in Nova Scotia’s lakes and coastal waters as part of the Plastic Pirates project. Their findings reveal insights into environmental pollution.