Plastic Free July

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As a proud Plastic Free July Council member, we are committed to supporting our community to reduce single-use plastic waste and be part of a plastic free future.

Plastic Free July is a global movement that began in Perth and now inspires millions of people in over 190 countries to take action on plastic waste. The campaign helps individuals, households, schools, businesses and governments make simple, practical changes that reduce plastic use and create lasting habits.

The impact of this collective action is significant. In 2025, an estimated 174 million people took part worldwide, helping to avoid 290 million kilograms of plastic waste. These results show that when communities come together, small everyday choices can lead to meaningful environmental outcomes.

Take the Plastic Free Pledge – 1 July 

In 2026, we are encouraging our community to take part in a global day of action on 1 July, by making a pledge to refuse single-use plastic

The Plastic Free Pledge is a simple way to get involved. Choose one single-use plastic item to avoid, such as single-use coffee cups and water bottles, plastic bags or food wrap, and give it a go.

By taking the pledge, you are:

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  • Taking a practical step to reduce waste.
  • Building habits that can last beyond July.

  • Joining millions of people around the world in a shared moment of action. 

Be part of a plastic free future

Plastic Free July is about more than one month, it’s about creating lasting change.

We invite everyone in our community to take part, start with one simple change and be part of a global movement working towards a plastic free future.

Take the Plastic Free Pledge

Events and workshops  

More to come soon!

Council tips and tricks

  • Line your landfill bin without a plastic bag. Try paper or leftover cardboard to line your bin. Placing food scraps in your compost or FOGO bin should remove most wet/damp waste from your landfill bin.
  • Repurpose old utensils for a travel cutlery kit (use existing cutlery in a small cloth bag instead of purchasing new reusable cutlery).
  • Instead of plastic sponges or paper towels, try a Swedish dish cloth or washable rags for a low cost, reusable option.
  • Get in the habit of bringing your own cup for your takeaway cuppa - many cafes even offer a discount!

Downloadable Resources

31 Days of Tips Calendar(PDF, 5MB)

PFJ Action Picker(PDF, 88KB)

9 ideas for PFJ(PDF, 274KB)

We accept BYO(PDF, 133KB)

 

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