

This year Sunshine Coast Council is proud to be a member council of Plastic Free July to support our ongoing efforts to reduce plastic waste, protect our environment and help our community avoid single-use plastics.
Joined by 73 other Councils across Australia, we encourage Sunshine Coast residents to take up the challenge and commit to making one or more change – to refuse single use plastics for a more sustainable option.
Many single use plastic items can be avoided by making simple changes in our daily habits and choices. In 2020, an estimated 326 million people worldwide took part in the Plastic Free July challenge making a big collective impact. On average, participants reduced their household waste and recycling by almost 5% (or 21kg).
Simple swaps like taking your own water bottle, refilling with bulk foods and embracing reusable produce bags for your fruit and veg can really make a difference.
As a Plastic Free July Member Council we will be able to share a wider range of resources and event opportunities with you throughout the month including; cooking demos, going plastic free on a budget, talking community with Sarah Wilson and more….
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Organise a Plastic Free Morning Tea at your workplace or playgroup
- Take the Pesky Plastics Quiz
- Learn how to Make your own beeswax wraps with this informative Living Smart video or register for a workshop at your local library
- Join the action through the Sunshine Coast Council Beach clean up program
- Learn all there is to know about how to Get Plogging or start a Plog a Thon!
- Register with millions of other people to take the Plastic Free July Challenge
With the next round of Queensland bans to single use plastics happening this September, it’s a great warm up to saying goodbye to single use straws, stirrers, expanded polystyrene shells and trays and plastic cutlery. For more useful info on upcoming single use plastics ban head to www.qldplasticsban.com.au
Breakdown of waste found in Sunshine Coast Waterways over a 12 month period