Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution - so we can have cleaner streets, oceans and beautiful communities. Last year an estimated 174 million people participated globally. Participants made small, but impactful changes, such as switching to a reusable water bottle, using a reusable coffee cup, actively choosing unpackaged produce and avoiding plastic wrap.
The Plastic Free July challenge provides resources and ideas to help participants (and millions of others around the world) reduce single-use plastic waste every day at home, work, school and in the community.
By participating, Maroondah City Council is supporting the community to choose to refuse single use plastics directly and helping to create cleaner communities and a sustainable future.
Get involved in Plastic Free July
The Plastic Free July website is a great place to get inspiration and support and to share your tips, ideas, and experiences.
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Make a difference this Plastic Free July
Below are some tips and tricks on how you can make a difference:
- Take your own container to your local butcher, deli or fishmonger to avoid pre-packaged meat products
- Switch from bottled hair and body products to a shampoo bar or soap bar
- Choose reusable drink bottles
- Make homemade snacks
- Choose loose produce, or take your own produce bags
- Avoid disposable coffee cups and ‘up your cup game’
- Bring a reusable container for takeaway
- Make your own reusables kit
- Avoid plastic wrap in the kitchen by using reusable food covers or beeswax wraps
- Make your own personal care products.
Upcoming events
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Plastic Free July Discovery Day
Friday, 11 July 2025 | 10:00 AM
to 02:00 PM
Join us for our second Plastic Free July Discovery Day! This free event at Realm Ringwood includes a market, free workshops, family fun activities and competitions.
Realm Building, 179 Maroondah Highway Ringwood, Ringwood 3134
Tagged as: , Community, Council run event, Education, Sustainability, Workshop
Navigating the low-waste cleaning world with Urban Nanna
Friday, 11 July 2025 | 10:45 AM
to 12:45 PM
Join permaculture and sustainability educator, Anna The Urban Nanna, to learn how to navigate the natural cleaning world, and make your own eco-conscious cleaning solution to take home.
Realm Building, Level Two, Rooms One and Two, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood 3134
Tagged as: , Community, Council run event, Education, Sustainability, Workshop