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Dec 7, 20231 min
Updated: Jan 24
Plastic Free July
National Marine Week
July 1 - July 31, 2024
Plastic Free July was created by the Plastic Free Foundation in 2011 to reduce global plastic pollution worldwide. Since its inception, the initiative has seen great success involving millions of participants in more than 150 countries.
Businesses looking to take part can undergo several initiatives from removing plastic from their supply chain to taking part in beach cleans. Here are some ways your business can take part in Plastic Free July.
July 22 - August 6, 2024
A fortnight to support all things marine including the environment and biodiversity within our oceans, lakes, and rivers. Initiatives include charities supporting marine biodiversity, as well as initiatives that can be undertaken on land such as using less water or properly recycling materials.
There are some great initiatives and ocean conservation charities that you can support today. Here are a few:
Kelp Planting - Using kelp to offset carbon and promote marine biodiversity
Clean Ocean Initiatives - Protecting our planet by offsetting certified ocean-bound plastic
Sea Life Trust - Supporting a world where our oceans are healthy, properly protected and full of diverse life
Sea Changers - promote the conservation, protection, and improvement of the environment to promote marine biodiversity
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