Plastic Free Challenge in July

 

Courtesy Badge Image at Plastic Free July Organization

The entire month of July is dedicated to using less plastic. Plastic items are seen everywhere in the streets, the beaches, and parks. Moreover, plastic is also found in our homes such as plastic water bottles, soap dispensers, frozen television dinners, and other items. Some items can be recycled and other items can be re-used. Re-using plastic items can be fun for your children and functional for decorating your home.  

If your children like to paint, some of the plastic items can be used for painting. Plastic containers, plastic lids, and plastic bottles can be used for mixing paint and for cleaning paintbrushes. While other plastic items can be used in your garden or for placing your plants for decorating purposes. For example, cutting a water bottle in half and adding dirt with plant seeds will make it easier for planting. Also, you can reuse plastic containers for your everyday jewelry. 

This year you can participate in a Plastic Free Challenge.  You can come up with creative ways to use less plastic. Furthermore, you can share your plastic-free ideas on Instagram, Pinterest, or social media. You can also continue recycling and use less plastic throughout the year.  Here are resources for Plastic Free Month. 

5 DIY Painters Palettes: 

https://www.coolersbyu.com/blog/5-diy-painters-palettes-for-when-your-in-a-pinch/

Plastic Free July:

https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/

7 Things You Didn't Know About Plastic and Recycling: 

https://blog.nationalgeographic.org/2018/04/04/7-things-you-didnt-know-about-plastic-and-recycling/

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