Plastic Free July started in Australia in 2011 and has become a global movement involving millions of people working to reduce plastic waste.
Every year around 145,000 tonnes of plastic will find its way into the environment.
By choosing to refuse single-use plastics in July you can help reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in landfills, by the sides of roads, as litter in parks or floating in our oceans.
Join the Plastic Free July Challenge and discover ways to live your life without plastic waste.
Over the last six years Plastic Free July participants have avoided around 12.8 billion kilograms of plastic waste. Your small actions can make a big difference.
Here are some helpful tips you can try
- Bring a reuseable coffee cup or dine in at your local café instead of using a takeaway cup
- Carry your own reuseable water bottle and refill from public taps.
- When buying fruit and vegetables bring your own bags or leave your produce loose.
There are many simple swaps we can make to create a more environmentally sustainable future for all.
Visit Plastic Free July to be part of the challenge or find out more about how plastic litter affects our environment.
