Plastic Free July: What You Can Do!

The following information comes directly from John Scaramucci and Sydney Fitzpatrick who have written a guide sharing their commitment to recycling. To learn more interesting things you can do, use the following link on your server: Plastic Reduction docs.google.com.

During this month of Plastic Free July everyone is encouraged to be more intentional about the amount of plastic (especially single use plastic) that goes into their everyday lives. Plastic is not inherently evil and there are many great uses for it. However, the disposable nature of the current culture is far from sustainable and putting a huge strain on the waste management systems as well as the health of our planet.

So, before you head home and toss every piece of plastic you have in the recycling bin, take stock of what you have and how it can still serve a purpose for you. If you have a closetfull of plastic grocery bags, reuse them! Reuse them dozens or hundreds of times before they break down and need to be recycled properly. Old leftover food containers that are sitting in yourcupboard can find a second, third, or fourth life if given the chance. Take the time this month to explore alternatives to what have been your normal ways of doing things. DIY instead of buy. Visit aresale shop. Check the aisle for a different brand that is plastic free in packaging. It is not necessary to be 100% plastic free, but do try to make the effort to change a few products, habits, and behaviors and look towards a future with less plastic.

Have fun with it! Every small change helps!