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25+ Ways to Participate in Plastic Free July

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Plastic Free July provides resources and ideas to help millions of people around the world reduce single-use plastic waste everyday at home, work, school, and even at your local café.

The movement has inspired more than 100+ million participants in 190 countries. During July, you can choose to refuse single-use plastics to join the challenge. Participating will help you to find great alternatives that can become new habits forever.

If Plastic Free July is new to you this year, I encourage you to set a small goal. The amount of the plastic in the world is overwhelming, and it can be easy to lose focus. The following list has a bunch of ways to participate in Plastic Free July, ranging several difficulties. Hopefully this will give you some ideas of changes you can make in your life for the month, or forever!

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8 million pieces of plastic pollution make their way into the ocean every day

12 million tonnes of plastic finds its way into the ocean every single year. 9.5 million tonnes of this enters the ocean from the land with 1.75 tonnes being chucked into the sea directly from the fishing a shipping industry. There are approximately 51 trillion microscopic pieces of plastic, weighing 269,000 tons.

There are several organizations working day and night to clear plastic from the ocean, but we need to stop letting it enter the ocean to make an actual difference.

Living a low waste lifestyle is one way you can make a direct difference in the amount of plastic that enters the ocean every year.

25 Ways to Participate in Plastic Free July

  • Switch your laundry detergent from jugs, pods, or sheets, to naked tablets or powder
  • Bring a reusable cup to your local cafe to refill your favorite drink
  • BYOS Bring your own straw, or refuse plastic ones
  • Reuse plastic items numerous times instead of trashing them immediately
  • Use compostable scrub brushes to wash dishes
  • Avoid buying plastic-wrapped fruits and vegetables, opt for package free
  • Instead of dish soap in plastic, opt for a solid bar or powder
  • Switch from plastic tape to paper tape
  • Next time you need a phone case, opt for a compostable bioplastic case
  • Refill reusable water bottles instead of buying plastic ones
  • Instead of using plastic bulk bags, bring refillable bags or an empty glass jar to fill
  • BYOB Bring Your Own (reusable) Bag instead of using single use bags
  • Upcycle something plastic destined for landfill
  • Use bioplastic trash bags or recycled plastic bin liners
  • Switch to reusable baggies instead of single use disposable ones
  • Stop using disposable coffee pods, and switch to a refillable pod
  • Switch to solid shampoo instead of liquid shampoo
  • Use a reusable razor or safety razor instead of a disposable razor
  • Switch to toothpaste tabs or toothpaste in recyclable metal containers
  • Swap liquid soap for bar soaps
  • Try reusable period underwear or menstrual cups instead of tampons
  • Use a bamboo toothbrush instead of a plastic one
  • Try beeswax wraps instead of plastic wrap
  • Use looseleaf tea instead of tea bags
  • Refuse plastic cutlery and takeout containers

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