In 2011 a handful of Australians took the Plastic Free July challenge, and started a movement that grew to millions, across more than 200 countries last year!
Will you join the challenge this year, and help spread the word?
Or do you just want to de-plastic your life? Here are some tips to get you started!
COFFEE CUPS
Re-usable glass coffee cups are fantastic – we swear the coffee tastes much better, and the best cafes even give a discount if you BYO cup!
DRINK BOTTLES
No more plastic tasting water with microparticles of plastic in (yes, really). Grab a steel thermal GoodFor Lifetime or U-Konserve glass bottle!
FOOD
We love the LilyBee Wraps, EcoSaint produce bags, Caliwoods Straws, Ever Eco cups and cutlery – so much waste-free goodness!
BEAUTY
Ethique is famouse for zero-waste zero-plastic beauty from shampoo to skincare and deodorant – even tanning bars and doggy soap!
TEETH
The Eco Brush toothbrushes and floss are so popular! Gorgeous bamboo and glass and not a shred of plastic in sight!
PERIODS
You’ve read all the stats about how much waste conventional pads and tampons make right? We’ve gathered a whole range of eco options.
SHOPPING BAGS & COURIER PACKS
We promise your order from Oh Natural will be delivered in a brown compostable paper bag or a cardboard box (depending how carried away you get!) and if you’d like to join the trend and take your own shopping bags when you go out, we recommend:
JOIN IN LOCAL PLASTIC FREE JULY EVENTS AROUND NZ
The official Plastic Free July Facebook page has loads of events planned!
EDUCATE AND SHARE ABOUT GOING PLASTIC FREE
The Plastic Pollution Coalition has put together this great resource list of videos and info that can help you talk to your kids, co-workers and friends about why there is “no away” when it comes to plastic!
However you decide to reduce, reuse and refuse your plastic consumption, we wish you all the very best – and thank you!
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