Out of Australia, the Plastic Free July Challenge raises awareness on the use of single-use plastics. Started in 2011 through the Western Metropolitan Regional Council in Perth, Australia, the initiative hopes to stop the use of single-use plastics throughout the world, or at least bring awareness to people as to how much superfluous plastic we use on a daily basis, as part of a campaign to teach the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. In 2012, the initiative was expanded throughout Perth and other states in Australia. In 2013, the challenge had reached a global awareness and is now presented globally. There are events held throughout the month in Western Australia but if you check out their website you are presented with a “toolbox” of tips on how to go plastic free, mate.
Some of these tips include:
- Line your garbage cans with newspaper instead of using a plastic bag
- Request no lid for coffee cups (or save a lid and bring it next time)
- Ask for no plastic straws in your drinks at bars or restaurants
- Make your own deodorant
- Make your own cleaning supplies
- Wrap gifts without tape
Register for the challenge and go plastic free for the rest of July!
Check out their website for more tips and information on Plastic Free July!
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