Clean Air Day - Schools
Taking place in June each year, Clean Air Day is the UK’s largest air pollution campaign.
In the UK, the transport sector is the biggest source of greenhouse gases that are contributing to global climate change. Clean Air Day encourages schools to learn about air pollution and take practical, accessible and positive actions. By working together and taking small steps, our collective action can create big changes.
Clean Air Day 2026
Clean Air Day 2026 took place on Thursday 18 June. Participating Hampshire secondary schools were provided with free resources to help raise awareness about air pollution and how we can make the air we breathe cleaner and healthier. These schools and their pupils were also invited to take part in our Air Pollution Aware competition to create a promotional resource to raise awareness about air pollution and inspire simple actions that can improve air quality.
Air Pollution Aware competition winners
We received some fantastic work from secondary pupils in Hampshire, aiming to educate and inspire change. Well done and thank you to all those who took part.
The My Journey Hampshire team are excited to announce our winner and runners-up.
Winning entry by Lottie and Miya from The Blue Coat School, Basingstoke
Air Pollution Aware resources
For pupils who would like to learn more about air pollution and ways to improve air quality, below is a range of resources that they may find interesting.
Air Quality Quizzes
- Air Quality Quiz - 8 questions
- Air Pollution Quiz - 12 questions
Leaflets
Websites and videos
- What is air pollution? - KS3 - The Regenerators - BBC Bitesize
- What is sustainable transport? - BBC Bitesize
- My Journey Secondary Clean Air film - Histrionics
- Lichens - survey resources - Imperial College London
- Clean air for schools vision - Action for Clean Air
Related news articles
- Scientists using tree bark to assess air pollution - University of Southampton 13 May 2026
- How lichen hold the secret to a breath of fresh air - BBC News
Clean Air Day 2025 secondary school competition
Our Clean Air Day 2025 competition winner produced the message Do your share to clean the air! for use on a promotional banner.
Other important messages included Cut the emissions for our clean air ambitions and Be part of the solution, not the pollution
Thank you for your interest in Clean Air Day and for your continued interest in promoting the importance of clean air for people and the environment.
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