SMALL ACTIONS, BIG IMPACT - HOW TO EASE INTO PLASTIC FREE

We first learned about #PlasticFreeJuly six years ago when we started Borderless Creations—and we’ve been inspired ever since.

This global challenge takes place every July. It began in 2011 as a small local movement in Western Australia. Just a few people decided to go one month without using single-use plastics—and the idea quickly spread.

Today, millions of people in over 190 countries participate in this challenge.

It’s led by a nonprofit organization called the Plastic Free Foundation, which helps individuals, schools, workplaces, and communities reduce plastic waste in practical, sustainable ways.

Their mission—just like ours—is simple:

"To make small, manageable changes that add up to a big impact"

Let's get started!

STEP 1 : Take a quick look around!

What plastic shows up most in your life? Food packaging? Bathroom items? Grocery bags?

Awareness is the first step.

STEP 2 : Start from one area

Don’t try to change everything at once. Choose one area: your kitchen, coffee routine, or shopping habits.

STEP 3 :Swap smart, not fast

Don’t throw everything out.

When something runs out, swap it for a plastic-free alternative. 

STEP 4: Progress > Perfection

Forget your reusable bag? Bought plastic-wrapped snacks? It’s okay. Plastic Free July isn’t about being perfect.　

Celebrate what you do change!

This isn’t about being perfect — it’s about trying.

Every small step adds up. And the more of us who join, the bigger the change becomes.

Ready to join? Let’s do this together!