Plastic Free July ➡️

Three Cheers for Franciscan Charities in Newark in Saying Goodbye Plastic and Hello Reusable Tableware!

June 27, 2023 | By Janet Tauro

Franciscan Charities of Newark took a giant step toward zero waste by committing to a total conversion from disposable food containers and utensils to reusable service ware!

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Plastic Free July 2022: Actions You Can Take to Reduce Your Single-Use Plastic Footprint!

June 29, 2022 | By María Muratalla Maes

Plastic Free July is a global movement that empowers us to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. The concept is simple: Participants are challenged to take account of their current plastic use and reduce their reliance on single-use plastics. Learn more and act now!

Plastic Free July: Reopen With Reuse!

June 29, 2021 | By Jenny Vickers

For Plastic Free July, will you join us in calling on restaurants and businesses to reopen with non-toxic reuse?

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Plastic Free July 2020

July 13, 2020 | By Maura Toomey

We are in one of the worst eras of plastic pollution ever, but we are also in one of the best moments of plastic pollution activism! Join us in celebrating Plastic Free July - a month dedicated to raising awareness and taking action to fight plastic pollution.

Take the Pledge! - 10 Things You Can Do to Reduce Single-Use Waste

July 17, 2018 | By Jill DiMeo

Single-use products are the main source of trash in our waters. When this garbage is disposed of improperly, it ends up in our stormwater and sewer systems, and ultimately our oceans, which has a devastating impact on marine life. In addition, the manufacturing of plastic products produces enormous amounts of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants.

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Tips for a Successful Plastic Free July!

July 3, 2018 | By Jenny Vickers

Plastic Free July kicked off Sunday. For the entire month, millions of people around the world will forgo plastic. Clean Water Action's ReThink Disposable program, which prevents waste before it starts by working with local businesses to minimize single use disposable packaging, is very excited to participate! You can find out more about the challenge, sign up for it, and check out a toolbox and many helpful resources at the Plastic Free July website.