About this session
Plastic-Free Challenge is a half-day or full-day sustainability workshop for teams who want to cut plastic use with a practical, well-tested pilot. It runs live online or in person.
Teams map one plastic-use system, such as office kitchen supplies or event catering, then compare ways to reduce, reuse, refill or substitute.
Participants leave with a practical pilot plan, clear measures and the people needed to run it.
What your people take away
- Map one plastic-use system and its purpose
- Compare reduction, reuse, refill and substitution
- Check new options for real-world trade-offs
- Build a practical pilot to test
- Measure whether the pilot works
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What each length covers
Half day
Map, compare and plan a pilotTeams map one plastic-use system, compare reduction, reuse, refill and substitution options and build a practical pilot. They leave with measures and owners.
- Map one plastic-use system
- Compare reduction, reuse, refill and substitution
- Build a practical pilot
- Measure and share results
Covers all 4 parts.
Full day
A deeper plastic-free pilotCovers the same parts in more depth, with more time on trade-offs, supplier questions and detailed pilot planning. Ideal when you want to launch a pilot soon after.
- Map one plastic-use system
- Compare reduction, reuse, refill and substitution
- Build a practical pilot
- Measure and share results
Covers all 4 parts, in more depth, with more time to practice.
What’s covered
Map one plastic-use system
Every length- Choose the systemTeams pick one area, such as kitchen supplies, packaging or event catering, to focus on.
- Trace how plastic is usedGroups map where plastic comes in, what it's for and where it goes afterward.
- Clarify its purposeTeams note what each item does, such as hygiene, protection or convenience.
Compare reduction, reuse, refill and substitution
Every length- List the optionsGroups list ways to reduce, reuse, refill or substitute each item.
- Check the trade-offsTeams consider cost, hygiene, accessibility and whether alternatives create new problems.
Build a practical pilot
Every length- Pick the best option to testTeams choose one change that is practical and likely to work.
- Plan the pilotGroups define scope, timeline, people involved and what success looks like.
Measure and share results
Every length- Choose simple measuresTeams agree how they'll measure plastic use and feedback before and after.
- Plan how to share resultsGroups decide how results will be shared and what would justify a wider rollout.
Tools and materials
- Plastic-use mapping template
- Options comparison grid
- Trade-off checklist
- Pilot plan template
- Before and after tracking sheet
Who it’s for
- Green teams and sustainability champions
- Facilities, catering and procurement teams
- Event teams
- Teams that want a practical sustainability project
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Plastic-Free Challenge
How long is Plastic-Free Challenge?
Plastic-Free Challenge runs as Half day or full day. You choose the length when you book. A half-day session covers Map one plastic-use system, Compare reduction, reuse, refill and substitution, Build a practical pilot and Measure and share results, everything in the outline. A full-day session covers everything, in more depth, with more time to practice.
Can Plastic-Free Challenge be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Plastic-Free Challenge?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Plastic-Free Challenge to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.