WATCH: We ditched the single-use containers for Plastic Free July
Going plastic-free takes a little planning.
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MILLIONS of people around the world are joining the global movement, Plastic Free July – an initiative aimed at reducing single-use plastic pollution.
On the website, plasticfreejuly.org, there are plenty of tips and tricks to help consumers reduce their plastic use.
“Our movement has inspired 100+ million participants in 190 countries. You making a small change will collectively make a massive difference to our communities. You can choose to refuse single-use plastics in July and beyond,” reads the site.
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Berea Mail journalist Danica Hansen takes up the challenge as she tries to go plastic-free in this video. Do you think she can order a smoothie and takeaways without touching single-use plastic?
Watch the video here:
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