PLASTIC FREE JULY 🌱

Make a point to avoid creating plastic waste by using reusable, eco-friendly items like metal straws, water bottles, or paper bags. ♻️ While recycling is promoted everywhere, there isn’t enough emphasis on how simple it can be. 🌎 Despite its environmental harm, plastic remains the most used product daily. 🛑 Plastic Free July is a holiday aimed at educating people about the dangers of plastic and challenging them to avoid it for a month. 📅 Read on to learn about its history and how you can get involved. 📚

History of Plastic Free July 🌱

Starting with just a few participants in Western Australia in 2011, Plastic Free July has grown into an independent, non-profit organization and annual event celebrated in over 150 countries. 🌏 Initially part of Earth Carers, a community focused on various environmental issues, the organization educates people about the consequences of environmental harm. 🌍 After becoming independent, their vision of a world without plastic waste resonated globally. 🌿

Plastic Free July encourages people to be mindful of their plastic use and contribute to a cleaner world. 🌎 Participants are challenged to avoid plastic products throughout July. 📅 The holiday also educates on the different types of plastics and the recycling process. ♻️ This initiative challenges the global material economy and promotes personal responsibility. 🌐 By reducing individual plastic use, people can inspire others to do the same. 💚

How to Celebrate Plastic Free July 🎉

• Start by avoiding single-use plastic items like straws, water bottles, and produce bags.
• 🚫 Option for reusable products such as glass jars, metal utensils, and metal lunch boxes and containers.
• 🌟 Avoid highly processed foods and try homemade recipes.
• 🍽️ Learn to make your own products like toothpaste, deodorant, and mouthwash. 🛀
• Share your efforts online using the hashtag #plasticfreejuly and encourage friends to join. 📲