Plastic Free July - You In?

Plastic Free July Challenge: Choose to Refuse Single Use Plastics. Now is the time to say no to single-use plastics. Rely on reusable products instead of single-use products. A small investment now and a little bit of effort can go a long way. Take the Plastic Free July Challenge (https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/take-the-challenge). Receive tips and encouragement. Post your tips here on the Pleasant Hill Community Church, UCC Facebook page. We can make a difference! Sign up on line to receive tips in weekly emails. What will you be doing? Remember, single use plastics includes plastic packaging, bags, bottles, straws, cups and styrofoam. Where will you take part in Plastic Free July? Home and around____ Work___ My retail outlet____ School or University _____ Other ________ During Plastic Free July I will: Avoid single-use plastic packaging _____ Avoid takaway items (bags, bottles, straws and cups) ____ Go completely “plastic free” _____ I’m doing Plastic Free July for 1 day ___ 1 week ____ 1 month ____ From now on______

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