Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July® is recognised globally as an annual month of global change, where individuals, businesses and governments come together to take action to reduce plastic waste. By sharing ideas, positive actions and stories of change, Plastic Free July helps people and organisations “choose to refuse” single-use plastic everyday.
Every small step we take to avoid single-use plastic can make a big difference towards:
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Protecting the ocean
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Reducing consumption and production and avoiding landfill waste
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Reducing human health impacts
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Connecting communities and driving systemic change
Together, we can all do our part to help end plastic waste and alleviate the recycling crisis, reduce landfill waste, and mitigate the effects of climate change.
The Plastic Free July challenge provides resources and ideas to help participants (millions around the world) reduce single-use plastic waste every day at home, work, school, and in the community.
It can be as easy as picking one single-use plastic item to avoid or swap for a reusable alternative.
Get started with this Action Picker to browse some popular ideas and make your pledge!
How to get involved (for free!) in six easy steps
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Register for the challenge. Participants receive weekly tips to help them to keep motivated, and enjoy stories from others around the world who are reducing plastic in their lives
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Take the Pesky Plastics Quiz to find some popular ideas to reduce plastic waste
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Download some posters and put them up at your workplace, school or local businesses
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Get some free Plastic Free July resources for your school
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Read inspiring stories of what others do
The Plastic Free July website is a great place to get inspiration and support, and to share your tips, ideas and experiences.
Last modified:
20 Jun 2023