Plastic Free July
All month long we’ll be bringing you sales, education, and challenges in honor of ZeroWasteStore’s 4th birthday and Plastic Free July!
Plastic Free July helped divert 2.1 million tonnes of waste and recycling just in 2021 alone.
www.plasticfreejuly.org
A message from one of our founders:
Transitioning to a zero waste lifestyle takes dedication and commitment, and it doesn’t just happen overnight. For anyone who's new to the movement, the thought of living zero waste can feel a bit overwhelming.
We are here to let you know that there’s no “right way” to be zero waste. The idea is to do your best to reduce your individual footprint. The most important thing you can do is continuously ask yourself, “How can I be better?” and then just commit to doing that. No one is perfect. The good thing about going zero waste is that you don’t have to be!
Zero waste can mean different things to different people, so you should be fueled by what you care about most. For example, do you despise seeing trash along your local river shore? Are you concerned about sea turtles that may consume plastic litter floating in the ocean? Are you worried that bee species have continuously declined due to pesticide use? Have you decided to go vegan to help save the animals and our environment? Is ensuring that your child will have a healthy, thriving planet to grow up in important to you?
There are so many reasons to take greater care of the environment. What’s yours?
July is a big month for us here at ZeroWasteStore!
It’s our birthday month AND it’s Plastic Free July. We’re joining 100 million+ people around the world working towards reducing their reliance and use of single use plastic during July!
Plastic Free July helped divert 2.1 million tonnes of waste and recycling just in 2021 alone. As a company dedicated to providing zero waste and sustainable products to everyone, this is a global movement ZWS is very proud and excited to take part in.
We’re hosting our own challenge that everyone here at ZeroWasteStore will be participating in, and we hope you will be too! You can choose to join for one item during the week, try the whole week, or go big for the entire month!
ZeroWasteStore's Plastic Free July Challenge 2022
What's the Challenge?
Each week we're swapping out plastic for sustainable alternatives in different areas, and we'd love for you to join us!
- Week 1 — Bathroom
- Week 2 — Cleaning
- Week 3 — Kitchen
- Week 4 — On The Go
What's the Prize?
Other than cutting back on your plastic usage, you'll have a chance to win a free zero waste super kit! Each week we'll choose one winner who will receive a zero waste kit valued at $100!
How to Participate:
Pick a week (or join us for the whole month)!
- Post your plastic free swap pictures on Instagram
- Tag @zerowastestore and use the hashtag #rethinkyourwaste
- Let us know what you're doing. Example: "This week I'm going to swap out my plastic shampoo and conditioner bottles for shampoo and conditioner bars."
Here's how the ZWS team will be participating in the challenge:
"I will be buying all of my produce from our local farmers market to avoid plastic packaging as much as possible! "
"I'm going to replace plastic jugs of laundry detergent with detergent sheets!"
"I'll be cutting out plastic from my cleaning routine!"
"I plan to save all of my kitchen scraps to compost in a worm bin."
"I'll be swapping plastic bottled sunscreen to tin or glass!"
"I'll be using toothpaste tablets and a bamboo toothbrush."
Sarah
"I will be buying all of my produce from our local farmers market to avoid plastic packaging as much as possible! "
Monica
"I'm going to replace plastic jugs of laundry detergent with detergent sheets!"
Lauren
"I'll be cutting out plastic from my cleaning routine! I'll swap plastic bottled cleaners for vinegar and a multi-purpose powder."
Clara
"I plan to save all of my kitchen scraps to compost in a worm bin."
Jazmine
"I'll be swapping plastic bottled sunscreen to tin or glass!"
JJ
"I'll be using toothpaste tablets and a bamboo toothbrush."
17 Things You Can Make Plastic Free ASAP for Plastic Free July
Learn MoreNot sure how to reduce your plastic?
Here are some ideas to get your started!
Bathroom
Swap a plastic toothbrush for a bamboo toothbrush
Swap disposable razors for one safety razor
Swap plastic bottles shampoo & conditioner for bars
SHOP SWAPSCleaning
Swap bulky jugs of detergent for laundry detergent sheets
Swap chemical cleaners for 3-in1 natural powder cleaner
Swap disposable hand soaps for refillable hand soap tablets
SHOP SWAPSKitchen
Swap bottled dish soap for a dish washing block
Swap plastic grocery bags for reusable grocery bags
Swap plastic snack baggies for reusable Stasher bags or beeswax food wraps
SHOP SWAPSOn-the-Go
Carry a reusable water bottle instead of buying plastic bottles
Swap plastic straws for reusable metal or bamboo straws
Swap travel-size plastic toiletries like toothpaste for toothpaste chewables
SHOP SWAPSBathroom
Swap a plastic toothbrush for a bamboo toothbrush
Swap disposable razors for one safety razor
Swap plastic bottles shampoo & conditioner for bars
SHOP SWAPSCleaning
Swap bulky jugs of detergent for laundry detergent sheets
Swap chemical cleaners for 3-in1 natural powder cleaner
Swap disposable hand soaps for refillable hand soap tablets
SHOP SWAPSKitchen
Swap bottled dish soap for a dish washing block
Swap plastic grocery bags for reusable grocery bags
Swap plastic snack baggies for reusable Stasher bags or beeswax food wraps
SHOP SWAPSOn-the-Go
Carry a reusable water bottle instead of buying plastic bottles
Swap plastic straws for reusable metal or bamboo straws
Swap travel-size plastic toiletries like toothpaste for toothpaste chewables
SHOP SWAPSFive of our favorite plastic-free products
More curated collections
Beginner Swaps
Intermediate Swaps
Advanced Swaps
“We don't need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.”
Anne-Marie Bonneau
Want to do some research?
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Our goal when starting ZeroWasteStore was to create a community of people who care about the planet.
To Celebrate Our Birthday We'll Be Offering
To Celebrate Our Birthday We're Offering 25% Off All ZWS Essentials + Suds & Co.
___% Off All ZWS Essentials + Suds & Co.
For 48 hours only! (July 23-24)
We’re turning 4 years old this July (the 23rd to be exact) and we want you to help us celebrate! Our team will be off doing a beach cleanup at one of our local beaches but online we’ll be having the biggest sale of the year!!
