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Plastic Free July is changing the world for good.
What started in 2011 with humble beginnings, is now a worldwide movement with a vision of seeing a world free of plastic waste.
Each year in July, Plastic Free July encourages people around the world to pause and think about how we as individuals can make an impact for the better and reduce our reliance on plastic.
Plastic is out and sustainable alternatives are in!
Choose one single-use plastic to avoid
BYO shopping bags
Choose reusable drink bottles - use insulated bamboo water bottles that can be filled from the tap wherever you go
Ditch disposable coffee cups
Skip the straw and use a reusable bamboo straw or metal straw
Buy less - use what you have on hand
Choose loose products over packaged eg fruit, vegetables
Switch from soap bottle to soap bar
Choose reusable utensils - bamboo cutlery sets are a great option
Shop local
Reduce plastic in the bathroom
BYO bag to the bakery
Store food in reusable containers
Avoid plastic wrap - use beeswax wraps or reusable silicone food covers
Consider cloth nappies
Choose loose tea over teabags
Host an event - Plastic free morning tea
Switch to plastic free stationery
BYO takeaway containers
Make personal care products
Pick up litter
Skip plastic bin liners
Stay & enjoy - sit down and enjoy your coffee rather than takeaway
Make home made snacks
Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Choose reusable menstrual products
Learn more about how you can reduce plastic
Choose reusable decorations
Find your tribe - join (or create) a group of people doing Plastic Free July
It only takes one small change to make a difference.
Start replacing one bad plastic habit and slowly introduce a new swap when you're ready.
Getting started is easy!
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