Frome Youth Climate Action, a dynamic group of young environmental advocates aged 12 to 18, is set to bring a powerful, thought-provoking artwork to the streets of Frome. On 7 March 2026, the group will carry ‘Plastic Bones’ – their handmade globe sculpture created from rubbish collected on local streets along with natural and recycled materials – symbolising the heavy burden of plastic pollution on our planet and the vital role of youth in holding up its future.
This Green and Healthy Frome project, funded by the Lottery’s Climate Action Fund based in Edventure and facilitated by Future Shed, started by looking at how much waste the world produces – around 400 million tons of plastic per year – roughly equal to the combined weight of all people on Earth – yet only about 10% of this plastic is recycled.
“When leaders become kids, kids become leaders. And we’re asking: what kind of world do we want to grow up into? ” Matilda – group member.
Plastic Bones is more than an artwork
It is a loud, uncomfortable statement about the crisis of overconsumption and plastic pollution. Crafted from plastic, cans, clothes, and discarded materials, the globe reflects the harsh realities discovered by the group in their own research: every year, 100 million animals die from plastic pollution, wildlife populations have plunged by around 60% in four decades, oceans are choking and our bodies are being polluted with millions of tons of plastic waste.
This sculpture, created in collaboration with local artist Julie Stark, embodies the urgent truth that the world is shaped by what we throw away — and by who chooses to bear that weight.
Chris Redmond, project coordinator of FYCA, says, “From when we first met in June last year, this project has been shaped by the ideas of the members. We’ve been meeting every week, developing the design, doing litter picks, writing campaign materials, researching the themes and making a piece of work that hopefully provokes some thought, conversation and action from those who encounter it. The group has worked really hard, because they care deeply about the world and the health of its inhabitants.”
The first procession
The procession of young people on 7 March will begin at 11am from the Cheese & Grain car park, moving through Frome to Rook Lane Chapel, where a screening of the thought-provoking documentary Future Council will take place from 2pm to 4pm, followed by a Q&A session with the group.
Free film screening of inspiring film Future Council
Future Council (PG) directed by Damon Gameau (known for 2040 and That Sugar Film), follows eight children on a biofuel-powered road trip across Europe as they challenge powerful leaders and seek solutions to ecological crises. The film celebrates youth leadership and imagines a future shaped by hope, courage, and collective action — a perfect companion to the message of Plastic Bones.
👉Tickets for the Future Council screening and Q&A are free, but need to be booked in advance at (https://tinyurl.com/YouthClimateAction). The screening is for all people aged 8+.
The activism continues
On 14 March, Frome Youth Climate Action will continue their activism with a second procession starting at 12 pm from Victoria Park, finishing at the Cheese & Grain at 1.30 pm Frome Youth Climate Action, supported by Green & Healthy Frome, is a new initiative supporting a team of 12–18 year-olds in Frome to take climate action, in their own way, using their own voice.
Join us to witness, support, and be inspired by Frome’s young people holding up our planet’s future.
Event Details:
🌍 7 March 2026
Procession: Meet 11am, Cheese & Grain car park
Film Screening & Q&A: 2pm–4pm, Rook Lane Chapel
🌿 14 March 2026
Procession: Meet 12 pm, Victoria Park
River Walk (Kindness Festival): 1.30pm, Jenson Button Bridge