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.
Resources
Plastic Free July Website
Earthday.org
Ocean Conservancy
Off the Shelf
CEO Message: Reflections on Climate Week NYC 2025: From Ideas to Action
It’s been exactly one week since I kicked off Climate Week NYC with the Climate Film Festival, and I’m grateful to have had a few days to catch my breath, follow up with new connections, and reflect on what was an unforgettable second year. If last year was about...
CEO Story: Plastic-Free Goodie Bag for Climate Week NY
At Betancourt Group, we love a goodie bag. For Climate Week NYC, we challenged ourselves: could we create a 100% plastic-free, nearly biodegradable goodie bag that felt intentional, exciting, and sustainable? The answer, we’re proud to say, is yes. I’ve attended...
Simple Tips to Reduce Plastic Use Beyond Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July may be almost over, but reducing plastic use is something we can all continue to work on year-round. Plastic pollution isn’t just an environmental buzzword; it’s a real issue that affects our oceans, wildlife, and even our health. Just noticing how...
An interview with microplastic expert Dr. Jennifer Brandon.