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. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse
single-use plastics?
Plastic Free July
provides resources and ideas to help you (and millions of others around the
world) reduce single-use plastic waste everyday at home, work, school, and even
at your local café.
One of the ideas you will find on there to reduce your plastic use is a Plastic Free Picnic!
Making an impact:
A plastic free picnic brings people together around a common goal. It’s always good to start small – from little things, big things grow. Empowering people with the skills to go plastic free, even just for one meal, is a great way to kick-start a bigger change.
At the picnic, you can share ideas and recipes to expand each other’s knowledge.
· Bake your own
crackers – there are dozens of great recipes online.
· Bring water in a
reusable bottle (and encourage others to do the same!)
· If choosing to
bring soft drink, consider cans instead of plastic bottles or DIY with a fizzy
drink maker.
· Make sandwiches and
put them in reusable containers or beeswax wraps.
· Bring along nuts
and treats from the local bulk food store.
· Buy corn on the cob
and make delicious popcorn at home. Bring it along in a reusable container.
· Stock up on cheese
at your local bulk food store – remember to BYO container.
· Bake a cake and
bring it along as a sweet treat.
· Bring reusable cutlery, plates and glasses. You can encourage everyone to bring their own (which saves you on washing up). If you do leave in your guest’s hands, remember to bring some spares just in case anyone forgets.
