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Plastic Free July aims to raise awareness of issues with single-use plastic and challenges us to do something about it!
'Choose to Refuse' single-use plastic, and join millions world-wide working to make difference.

Plastic Free Schools

There are heaps of easy ways your school can participate in Plastic Free July!
  • Host a Morning Tea for staff or students;
  • Conduct a DIY audit for your classroom or school;
  • Check out 'The Story of Stuff Project', and learn about the problems of micro-fibers and bottled water. 
  • Watch 'Bag It' and have discussion in class about the the problems of plastic, and how we can reduce our consumption
  • Attend a local beach cleanup, or start your own! It doesn't have to be a beach- it could be your school or local park. 
  • Take the Less to Landfill Challenge in your class or site!

Check out some of the Plastic Free July school case studies here.
Yes! Our School will take the Challenge

Plastic Free Individuals

Want try the Plastic Free July Challenge on your own?  There are lots of great resources at sites like plasticfreejuly.org and 1millionwomen to help you go Plastic Free in your home and workplace.
Plastic free pet care - check out Jo's tips for plastic free pet poop scooping, inspired by Bag It -the movie.
Join the conversation on the Plastic Free Adelaide​ Facebook page
Yes! I'll take the Challenge

Plastic Free Events in Adelaide 

DIY Beeswax Wrap & Produce Bag Workshop

​Join Dani Austin for an practical, hands-on workshop to make your own beeswax wrap and produce bag. A fantastic opportunity to reduce your plastic usage, keep what you create, and take home the know-how on how to create these re-usable items again.

When: 9th of July, 6:00pm- 8:00pm
Where: The Adelaide Sustainability Centre at 
The Joinery,                  111 Franklin Street, Adelaide.
Cost: 
$20/$16 concession. Price includes all materials to make one of each item.

Bees Wax Wraps and Green Cleaning 

Reduce your plastic pollution by making your own products!
In the workshop you will make at least one beeswax wrap; plus clothes washing liquid/powder; all-purpose cleaner; air freshener; and dishwashing liquid. 

When: 19th July, 6:30-8:30pm
Where:Box Factory Community Centre,
             59 Regent Street South, Adelaide 
Cost: $5 for City and North Adelaide Residents or $10 for non-City based residents. Ticket price includes all materials and recipes (plus hints and tips to green clean).

Film Night: Bag it

Head along for an evening of shared food and conversation, a panel discussion around our local plastics issues, followed by a screening of 'Bag It!'
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When: 11th of July, 6 pm - 9pm
Where: The Adelaide Sustainability Centre at 
The Joinery,                  111 Franklin Street, Adelaide.
Cost: $5

Prospect Local Environment Group (PLEG) 'Ditch the Plastic' Community Workshop

​At PLEGs free Community workshop 'Ditch the Plastic', you can find out about how to do it and see other alternatives to using plastic. There will be stalls with lots of ideas and you will be able to make purchases at the workshop.

When: 15th of July, 2pm - 4pm
Where: Prospect RSL Memorial Hall,
​             48 Willcox Ave Prospect

Cost: Free
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