Each July, millions of people around the world take part in Plastic Free July™, a global movement that helps make it easier to reduce single-use plastic through simple, everyday choices.
What makes it powerful is how it starts. Not with big changes or perfect solutions, but with one small step.
Starting Small can Lead to Big Change
For many people, the experience begins with one simple swap. That might look like bringing a reusable cup to the café, choosing loose fruit and vegetables, or keeping a container handy for takeaway food.
Join us and Make a Pledge
Across the Hunter Region, people will be marking July 1 by taking the Plastic Free July pledge, choosing simple, practical ways to reduce single-use plastic in their everyday lives.
Many people find that making a simple pledge is a helpful way to get started. Choosing one item like a plastic bag, single-use cup, water bottle or food wrap, can feel achievable and often leads to lasting change.
Taking part on July 1 is a chance to be part of something positive, alongside others locally and around the world.
This initiative aligns to our waste and circular economy grant funded program. This initiative delivers tangible benefits to the broader Hunter region through reduction in waste to landfill and the associated challenges in managing our region’s waste.
Find out the many and varied tips and ideas to reduce your plastic consumption, or to join the challenge:
Check out the Waste and Circular Economy Program and Hunter Circular’s website, a platform created to enable cross sector collaboration and build awareness of circular economy initiatives happening in our region.