Need some Plastic-Free July ideas? I have so many for you right here!
Hello! Happy July everyone! I’m on my holidays right now, so no Ten Things today, but I just wanted to pop in quickly as today marks the start of Plastic-Free July, an annual movement to help reduce the use of single-use plastics.
Plastic-Free July Ideas
I thought now would be a good time to re-publish my plastic-free February post in case anyone is looking for some plastic-free July ideas. I have amassed a few useful plastic-free July ideas over the years that may be helpful to you!
The Plastic-Free Kitchen
Eco-friendly alternatives to cling film to help you stop buying the plastic stuff.
How to make your own beeswax food wraps.
I found some eco-friendly and plastic-free dishwasher detergent!
There’s plastic in your tea – and plastic-free alternatives to teabags.
How to dry mint leaves for tea – I’m still working my way through my batch from summer.
Whilst on the tea theme – I found the world’s best reusable cup for coffee/tea on the go.
You can still have your crisps and eat them with this seriously tasty zero waste crisps recipe
Skip the bagged salad – here’s how to grow snow pea shoots indoors for the princely sum of 13p.
Finally, I wrote on how to go (almost!) plastic-free in the kitchen.
Plastic-Free Health & Beauty
How to minimise your use of plastic in the bathroom – updated for 2018!
How to make reusable cotton wool pads – say bye-bye to disposable wipes or single-use cotton wool pads!
Washing and cleansing the plastic-free way.
A guide to plastic-free make-up.
Eco-friendly alternatives to glitter if you just can’t live in a world without glitter.
How to have an eco-friendly period
Plastic-Free Bathroom Supplies & Toiletries
Plastic-Free Cleaning
Or there’s this…! ;)
General Plastic-Free Living
How to use reusable nappies – they’re not as scary, difficult or yucky as you might think!
Surprising items that contain plastic – chewing gum anyone?
How to stop junk mail – that barrage of unwanted plastic that comes through our doors every day.
Are you taking part in plastic-free July? If so, do share with me your top plastic-free tips, or what hurdles you’ve encountered, or any other useful advice!
I only recently heard about beeswax food wrap and thinks they are such a great idea. Although I usually just cover food with a clean cloth, turning a few into beeswax wraps might help with the stains. I will definitely try making some!
You are amazing, Wendy! My now go-to for all things eco! I really enjoy reading your newsletter. It helps me to inform and arm myself for questions eco. To quote an old AA advert, I may not know the answer but ‘I know a woman wot does”! Well done!
Thanks so much Kay! I was just going through recent blog comments, and the one before this one was really disparaging, so it was so lovely to read your wonderful comment! Thanks also for the ‘coffee’ – much appreciated!