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?
So you’ve decided you want to help the environment and reduce your plastic footprint but not sure where to start? Plastic Free July is here to help!
No matter who you are or where you live, their mission is to help you to make a difference, share ideas across the globe and inspire a global change.
Signing up to the Plastic Free July challenge is the easiest way to discover the plastic free solutions that suit you. By registering you will be counted alongside the millions of people who, collectively, are avoiding a significant amount of landfill waste and lowering the risk of plastic pollution in the environment.
The good news is that the challenge is not about drastic lifestyle change. It is just about being more conscious of the single-use plastics that you use day-to-day and taking small steps to refuse them.
There is no failing with Plastic Free July! Anything you choose to refuse is a win!
Simple steps to be part of Plastic Free July
- Notice the plastics in your life. Start by looking in your fridge, food cupboard, general waste and recycling bins. You can also take our ‘Pesky Plastic’ quiz to get you thinking about where all the plastic is in your life.
- Decide on one or two items to change and start with them.
- Sign up to the challenge at plasticfreejuly.org
- Share your resolve and encourage your family, your school, your community and your friends to sign up and help to grow our impact.
- Receive support via their weekly newsletters or on social channels where there will be posts about tips, ideas, online events, and other brilliant resources to help you fulfill your challenge.
