Welcome to Our Plastic Free July Hub

 

Plastic Free July invites us to rethink the everyday choices that shape our world. Plastic has transformed modern life, bringing convenience and innovation but also creating one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Governments, industries, and corporations have a significant responsibility to reduce plastic pollution at its source, but each of us can take meaningful steps to reduce waste and support sustainable solutions.

Throughout July, Betancourt Group will share practical resources, stories, and simple ways to reduce plastic waste in everyday life. Explore our interactive Plastic Free July Challenge, discover new ideas, and join us in building habits that benefit our communities, oceans, and future. Lasting change begins with a single step.

Resources

Plastic Free July Website

Earthday.org

Ocean Conservancy

Off the Shelf

What is Green Hushing?

What is Green Hushing?

A Fast Company article titled What is ‘green hushing’? The new negative sustainability trend, explained  recently caught our attention. The article explains the practice of “green hushing,” which refers to the deliberate silence of companies about their sustainability...

Celebrating International Women’s Day 

Celebrating International Women’s Day 

International Women's Day is an opportunity to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women all around the world. It is a time to recognize the progress that has been made towards gender equity, but also to acknowledge the work that...

World Wildlife Day 

World Wildlife Day 

As a full-service communications and marketing agency with a mission to drive positive environmental and social impact, we are excited to celebrate World Wildlife Day! This global event, recognized annually on March 3rd, is an opportunity to raise awareness about the...

An interview with microplastic expert Dr. Jennifer Brandon.