Plastic Pollution Sculpture Contest

Encourage your students to take part in our Plastic Pollution Sculpture Contest—a creative way to celebrate our planet and raise awareness about the global plastic crisis. This is a fantastic opportunity to tie in environmental education with art and community engagement. We recommend starting with a class lesson on plastic pollution and brainstorming ways to reduce its impact. Educational resources are available upon request to support your teaching.

This year, entries will be accepted from four grade-level categories:

• Grades K–2

• Grades 3–5

• Grades 6–8

• Grades 9–12

Submission Process

Each school may submit one sculpture per grade-level category via photo upload below. (Exceptions may be made upon request to pacredding2@gmail.com). Final judging will be conducted by local community members.

Judging Criteria

• Must be a resident of Shasta or adjacent counties

• Originality, creativity, and artistry

• Clear and engaging messaging about plastic pollution

• Adherence to all design and submission rules (see below)

• Winning entries from the High School category may be featured in the Redding Christmas Lights Parade. All entries will be featured on our website

• Winners will be announced on November 29, 2026

Rules for Sculpture Design

• Choose one of two sculpture sizes:

  • Large: Not larger than 6' long X 3' high 3' wide. Must include hooks for hanging

  • Small: Up to 24” wide x 48” long x 36” high

• Must reflect the theme: eliminating plastic pollution

• Only recycled plastic waste—no new/virgin plastic

• Must be original work (no copyrighted materials)

• Created solely by student(s)—individually or one sculpture per group

How to Submit

Teachers should take high-quality digital photos of their school’s top four sculpture entries and submit them using the ENTER NOW button below.

If you have any questions, please contact PAC at pacredding2@gmail.com.

Let’s inspire creativity, awareness, and action toward a plastic-free future!