Plastic Free July

  • By Heidi Simpson (Dip)
  • 01 Jul, 2019

Take up the challenge

Plastic Free July

Join millions of people reducing their plastic waste this July.

Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics?

Visit https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/ for more information and take up the challenge today.

What can you do to reduce plastics?

Want some tips to find out how you can reduce plastic waste? The good news is, anyone can get involved. You can start out small, or really challenge yourself! Get inspired by using the ideas below.

Takeaway coffee cups and single water bottles - NO

Bring a reusable coffee cup or dine-in at your local café.  Best solution reusable bottles and cups.

Fruit & vegetables in plastic - NO

Find plastic-free alternatives when buying fruit & veggies. Best solution cotton, hemp or muslin produce bags 

Plastic shopping bags - NO

Bring your own reusable shopping bags and help reduce plastic waste.

Plastic straws - NO

Refuse plastic straws when buying a drink & BYO reusable alternative!

Bin Audit - NO

Are you recycling, composting, or avoiding waste correctly?

Plastic free picnic - YES

Share the solutions to single-use plastics and inspire people with a fun picnic.

Bin liners - NO

Get crafty with your bin liners and help make a huge impact. Best solution biodegradable compostable liners

Plastic cling wrap - NO

Use alternatives to cling wrap and reduce plastic pollution. Best solution beeswax food wraps

Reduce the impact of your plastic use on the environment starting today. Take up the challenge!

Get involved in Plastic Free July.

Conclusion

Single use plastic has a devastating effect on the environment and our oceans. This problem needs to be taken seriously. Take action today by creating a new habit or two which help to reduce this enormous waste issue.  Visit https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/ for more information and take up the challenge today by going plastic free today.


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