Plastic Free July, a campaign that started in Australia but has now gained traction world-wide, challenges people to think about the plastic they use in their own lives and take action to reduce it.
Our challenge to Manitobans throughout July is to:
- Evaluate what kind of single-use plastics you use in your life (bags, packaging, coffee cups, straws, drink bottles)
- Think about ways in which you could move away from using single-use plastics (click here for some ideas)
- Commit to making changes!
Why do we think it’s important to cut down on plastic use?
- Plastic is made from non-renewable fossil fuels
- Plastic can take up to 1000 years to breakdown, and never totally disappears
- Plastic often ends up in our waterways, which is detrimental to marine life
2019 Plastic Free July Events
Plastic Free July Kick-Off Lunch
Location: The Forks Market Plaza
Letter Writing Evening
Your Community + Eco-Centre
Documentary Screening
Millennium Library – Carol Shields Auditorium
Interested in hosting a Plastic Free July event? Let us know! We would love to assist you.
Additional Resources
Reducing Holiday Food Waste
Food is an integral part of the holidays. Let’s not waste it!
Ending Plastic Free July
The month long challenge has come to an end… but the actions don’t have to!
Letter Writing: A Call to Grocery Stores to Reduce Plastic
Plastic Free July
How to be a Conscientious Camper
Looking Beyond ‘Leave No Trace’
A month long challenge to cut out single-use plastics
Plastic Free July
Reducing Plastic Waste in Your Business
A resource for all business types
There’s so much plastic in my shopping cart
Reduce the waste
Green Action Centre’s 2019 Wishlist
Green Action Centre shares its 2019 wishlist – all of which are totally possible!
12 Days of Green Christmas
Give back to the planet this holiday season!
Do It Yourself!
Reduce waste and know your ingredients by making your household and hygiene products yourself.