Plastic Free July
Join us for a month of challenges, tips, and discounts in honor of Plastic Free July and our 6th birthday!
Every year, the US produces 40 million tons of plastic waste. Less than 8% is recycled.
This Plastic Free July, join us and 100 million+ other people around the world in fighting plastic pollution.
This year, we’re challenging you to set yourself up for a waste-free month.
Whether it’s a body product with ‘naked’ packaging, or swapping plastic wrap for reusable food storage, consider what you need to help make plastic-free habits stick.
And each week we’ll pick 2 orders to receive 100% money back!
Just let us know what you purchased that week and how it will help you reduce your plastic waste. Share on Instagram and tag @zerowastestore or via email [email protected] for the chance to win a full refund!
Make sure you sign up for emails to follow along!
Pssst. Did you know this July is also our ZeroWasteStore’s 6th birthday? Even more reason to celebrate! Keep an eye out for our BIG BIRTHDAY BASH SALE on the 19th-23rd.
SUBSCRIBE FOR UPDATESWhat is Plastic Free July?
Plastic Free July is a global movement that brings people together to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. Over the last 5 years, participants have collectively avoided 10 billion kgs of waste - that’s around 50,000 blue whales!
This year’s theme is small steps, big difference. As a company dedicated to making sustainable choices simple and accessible, we’re super excited to get involved.
Our plastic-free promise is about the small commitments we can all take each week, to build habits that make a big difference in the long run – are you ready to get started?
Plastic-free July fact sheet
- The US throws away 550 million shampoo bottles each year
- 2 billion plastic, disposable razors and refills end up in landfills each year
- More than 50 billion coffee cups are thrown away in the US each year
- 5 trillion plastic bags are produced worldwide annually
- At least 14 million tons of plastic ends up in our oceans every year
Join our Plastic Free July challenge 2024
What's the Challenge?
Each week, you’ll be encouraged to make to ditch the plastic in one area of your life, in favor of more sustainable alternatives:
- Week 1 — Bathroom
- Week 2 — Kitchen
- Week 3 — Cleaning
- Week 4 — On-the-Go
What's the Prize?
Other than cutting back on your plastic usage, each week we’ll be choosing 2 orders to receive 100% money back on their purchase.
How do I join in?
- Make a purchase from us during the month of July that you think will help reduce your plastic waste
- Let us know what your ordered and why on Instagram and tag @zerowastestore, or send it to us via email [email protected]
- Each week, we'll pick 2 random orders to receive a full refund, so you get ZWS products on us!
One step further… at the end of the month, you can save, print, and fill in the Plastic-Free Promise below and put it up where you’ll see it every day as a reminder to keep going beyond July!
Zero Waste Swap Ideas For Plastic Free July & Beyond
Bathroom
SWAP your plastic toothbrush for a bamboo one
SWAP your synthetic sponge for a natural one
SWAP your shampoo or conditioner bottles with bars
SHOP SWAPS
Kitchen
SWAP plastic dish brushes for wooden ones
SWAP paper towels for reusable cloths
SWAP plastic wrap for beeswax wraps
SHOP SWAPS
Cleaning
SWAP wet wipes for reusable disinfectant wipes
SWAP chemical cleaning sprays for multi-use cleaning powder
SWAP laundry detergent bottles for laundry detergent sheets
SHOP SWAPS
On-the-Go
SWAP plastic shopping bags for tote bags
SWAP takeout coffee cups for you’re a reusable coffee cup
SWAP plastic-packaged snacks for reusable snack bags
SHOP SWAPSWhere do I start?
We’ve given you lots of ideas, but if you're looking for an all-in-one solution, our Zero Waste Starter Kit has everything you need to start your plastic-free journey.
It has bestsellers for the Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry, and On-the-Go, to help you build routines for July & beyond.
GET A STARTER KIT TODAYBeyond July...
The biggest challenge of Plastic-free July is to make your promises last for the rest of the year. Here are our top tips for making habits stick:
- Start small: make one small Plastic Free Promise each week to add-up over time.
- Set SMART goals: make sure your promises are Specific, Measurable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. For example: ‘‘I promise to reduce my plastic waste at work by bringing food in a reusable container at least 4 days a week’’.
- Remember your ‘why’: read up on plastic pollution to stay motivated.
Know Your Sustainable ‘WHY’ for Plastic Free July
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