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.

Visit the website here 

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.