The power of small changes
The idea is simple: choose to refuse single-use plastics for the month of July (and beyond).
Time to rethink
From swapping out plastic bags, bottles, and coffee cups to rethinking packaging and buying habits, Plastic Free July is about becoming more aware of the plastic we use and taking practical steps to reduce it.
Solution to plastic pollution
Plastic Free July is a global movement that encourages people to be part of the solution to plastic pollution, creating cleaner streets, oceans, and communities.
What started in 2011 as a local initiative in Western Australia has grown into a worldwide campaign, with millions taking part each year.
Time for a new habit?
Plastic Free July is a great time to start a new habit, try a swap, or encourage your whānau, school, or workplace to take on the challenge. Remember, it’s not about being perfect, it’s about doing what you can, where you are.
How about saying no to prepacked fruit and vegetables this month, taking your own containers when you visit the butcher or sushi shop or even ditching cling film? Will you join the challenge this July?
At Wāhi Tukurua, Mercury Bay’s own resource recovery trust, we’re proud to support and promote initiatives like Plastic Free July.
Every action, no matter how small, adds up. Whether it’s:
- using a reusable cup,
- saying no to plastic packaging, or
- supporting local businesses that reward waste-free choices, you’re contributing to a wider movement toward sustainability.
Follow Wāhi Tukurua on Facebook or visit our website to learn more and find resources to help you take the next step.
Words by Tracey Bell – Chair Wāhi Tukurua
