What can you do during Plastic Free July to help save the planet when you’re in Singapore or Hong Kong?
It’s not too late to embrace change this month: start with usable shopping bags, cups and utensils – yes, say no to plastic straws – then try to think bigger
Millions of people around the world are pledging to do their part for our planet throughout July after signing up to Plastic Free July”
Yet in fast-paced, hyper-urbanised cities, such as Singapore and Hong Kong, is living a plastic-free life actually possible?
Check out our practical guide to living plastic-free.
What is ‘Plastic Free July’?
Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities
Plastic Free July is “a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans and beautiful communities”.
It makes its rounds every year without fail, asking regular people, like you and me, to pledge to refuse single-use plastics. However, contrary to popular belief, it’s not as superficial as it sounds.
And it’s not too late to start now, even though the month has already started …
When you pledge to take the challenge on the Plasticfreejuly.org website, it offers you a range of options.