Ref: Plastic-free July Campaign


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  *Gesendet:* Sonntag, 26. Juni 2016 um 09:41 Uhr
*Von:* "Plastic Free July" <plasticfreejuly@...>
*An:* theresia.widhalm@...
*Betreff:* Get ready to make it a Plastic Free July!
No matter what challenge you have chosen we can all do something to refuse
single-use plastic, the best pace to start is often by planning ahead.
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** Plastic Free July newsletter
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Since it's invention a little over a hundred years ago, plastic has become
part of our daily lives. It's a useful material but is designed to last
forever yet increasingly we are using it for items such as packaging,
straws and bottles that we use for a few minutes and then we throw it
"away". Despite the "recycling symbol" on packaging the worldwide average
recycling rate is about 14% with most destined for landfill, incineration
or litter. With approximately 8 million tonnes of plastic entering the
worlds oceans each year it's estimated that by 2050 there will be more
plastic in the ocean than fish. It entangles wildlife and can be ingested
by creatures from plankton to whales and everything in between. Most of it
has been in our hands and those same hands hold the solutions. By taking on
the challenge, refusing single-use plastic in our own lives we can together
make a difference.

continue reading → (http://www.plasticfreejuly.org/the-issues.html)


** more plastic free ideas
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** Starting off
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One of the biggest benefits of the challenge is learning new habits (they
say it takes 30 days). Plastic often equates with convenience so its best
to plan ahead. Put your reusable bags, water bottles, coffee cups, straws,
utensils in a handy place (bag, car or by the front door).

S (http://www.plasticfreejuly.org/shopping1.html) hopping (
http://www.plasticfreejuly.org/shopping1.html)
Handy ideas to avoid packaging when buying food.
Bin lining (
http://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/04/20/how-toline-your-rubbish-bin-without-a-plastic-bag/
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Say no to plastic bags and line your rubbish bin with paper.
Plastic Free July discounts
If you don't already have what you need these businesses are kindly
offering special PFJ discounts;-
* Onya (https://www.onyalife.com) - 20% off all reusables and free shipping
on orders over $130 (AUS)
* Santos Organics (http://santosorganics.com.au) - 10% off bulk food (code
Cellophane) (AUS)


** Thanks for Subscribing
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Thanks for signing up for Plastic Free July. It is a challenge and once you
start you will become aware just how much plastic there is in our daily
lives. From packaging to lining of tins to plastic miscrobeads it's
everywhere. But don't worry, each week we will send you a newsletter to
help you on your way.

Collect any unavoidable single-use plastic you buy. Keep in a dilemma bag
and share a photo with us at the end of the challenge. If you're not a
regular just yet visit the Plastic Free July (http://www.plasticfreejuly.org)
website for more information, ideas and recipes.

Calendar
With Plastic Free July talks, movies, workshops and cleanups added each day
check out our Calendar (http://www.plasticfreejuly.org/calendar.html) to
see if there is an event near you. If you are organising an event let us
know by email (mailto:plasticfreejuly@...?subject=Please%20add%20my%20PFJ%20event%20to%20calendar&body=Include%20time%2C%20date%2C%20location%20and%20a%20website%20link%20(essential))
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