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
From Past to Plastic-Free: Reads on the Evolution of Plastic
We’ve gathered a selection of YouTube video links that explore the complex story of plastic, from its invention and rapid rise to the challenges we face today and the possibilities for a plastic-free future. This curated list is meant to inform and spark conversation...
Dear EarthTalk: Is there any hope of an international treaty to ban or cut back significantly on plastic waste?
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine - Betancourt Group is sharing this from the original post from 7/7/2024. Dear EarthTalk: Is there any hope of an international treaty to ban or cut back significantly on plastic...
Dr. Jennifer Brandon Launches Plastic-Free July Product Series to Empower Everyday Sustainability
San Diego, CA — June 24, 2025 — Just in time for Plastic-Free July, nationally recognized microplastic expert, climate scientist, and science communicator, Dr. Jennifer Brandon, is launching a curated monthlong product series designed to help consumers take meaningful...
An interview with microplastic expert Dr. Jennifer Brandon.