Plastic Free July
It’s time for Plastic Free July – a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution. Why July? It is a month that people tend to spend a great deal of time outside so it’s a perfect time to bring attention to the solutions for cleaner streets, beaches, and healthy bodies. We invite you to “take the challenge” for a plastic free July.
How can you have a Plastic Free July? If you are like us and so many others, you want to be free of single-use plastic and you are not quite sure how. There are so many resources. Make it fun! The McSisters enjoy figuring out “what can we do to avoid plastic”? Create a contest with your friends.
Try one of these challenges:
An Australian organization – the Plastic Free Foundation – invites you to take on the challenge of Plastic Free July and provides the resources you need. Check out the website https://www.plasticfreejuly.org and take the plastic free challenge. This year’s campaign theme is “small steps, big difference” – choose one step this July.
Join the Zero Waste Store Plastic Free July Challenge! Try swapping out plastic for a sustainable alternative in each area of your house each week! You can also win a zero waste kit valued at $100. https://zerowastestore.com/pages/plastic-free-july
You can start a movement! Check this out! https://www.beyondplastics.org/events/supermarket-plastic-take-back
Frances lives in Davis, California where the Davis Food Cooperative is supporting “Plastic Free July on a Budget”. https://davisfood.coop/plastic-free-july-on-a-budget/ Some of the Coop’s ideas include shopping in bulk, use glass jars (but not new ones), bring your cutlery with you wrapped in a cloth napkin or kitchen towel, and reduce waste wherever you can.
The McSister’s What Can You Do Challenge:
Pick one step to take.
Use your reusable coffee cup and water bottle.
Make all your summer events plastic free, including the decorations- no balloons or plastic!
Consider these products for your summer events: https://drinkopenwater.com/ You can purchase in bulk and still turn a profit with re-sell in place of plastic bottles.
Here are other great plastic alternatives: https://www.ball.com
Make it a habit to bring your own cutlery, cups, bags, refillable water bottles, etc. when you attend summer concerts and Farmers Markets.
Swap liquid soap for bar soaps.
Buy less stuff.
See our previous posts for more ideas –
