Plastic Free July 2026
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Be part of Plastic Free July 2026!
www.plasticfreejuly.org
Each July, millions of people around the world take part in Plastic Free July™, a global movement that helps make it easier to reduce single-use plastic through simple, everyday choices.
What makes it powerful is how it starts. Not with big changes or perfect solutions, but with one small step. Last year, 174 million people across more than 190 countries took part, helping to avoid an estimated 290 million kilograms of plastic waste. These numbers are made up of individual choices, people trying something new, finding what works for them, and building habits that last well beyond July.
Starting small can lead to big change.
For many people, the experience begins with one simple swap. That might look like bringing a reusable cup to the café, choosing loose fruit and vegetables, or keeping a container handy for takeaway food.
These are the kinds of changes that fit easily into everyday routines. Many people find that once they start with one action, it often leads to others, sparking conversations at home, at work, or in the community.
Over time, these small shifts become the new normal. Join us and Make a Pledge. Across our community, people will be marking July 1 by taking the Plastic Free July pledge, choosing simple, practical ways to reduce single-use plastic in their everyday lives.
This shared moment is part of a wider global effort, with communities around the world joining in on the same day. Curious to know what other people have done for Plastic Free July? Learn about the steps they took, the challenges they overcome and lessons learnt here:
How is ReThink Waste getting involved?
You can find us popping up across the state this Plastic Free July, inspiring you to make one simple swap for the environment. Our pop‑up activations showcase practical, everyday ways to reuse items and reduce single-use plastics. Explore hands‑on examples, discover easy changes that fit your lifestyle, and pledge to cut a single use plastic from your life this July.
Find us at the following locations:
Southern Tasmania
Rosny Library | Wednesday, 1st July | 10:30 – 12:00pm |
Sorell Library | Wednesday, 1st July | 1:30 – 3:00pm |
New Town Plaza | Thursday, 2nd July | 10:30 – 12:30pm |
Channel Court, Kingston | Friday, 3rd July |10:30 – 12:30pm |
Hobart Library | Tuesday, 7th July | 10:30 – 12:00pm |
Sorell Plaza | Wednesday, 8th July| 10:30 – 12:30pm |
New Norfolk Library | Tuesday, 14th July | 10:30 – 12:00pm |
Kingston Library | Wednesday, 15th July | 10:30 – 12:00pm |
Glenorchy Library | Thursday, 16th July |10:30 – 12:00pm |
Bridgewater Library | Wednesday, 22nd July | 10:30 – 12:00pm |
Huonville Library | Thursday, 23rd July | 10:30 – 12:00pm |
Glebe Hill Village Shopping Centre | Friday, 24th July | 10:30 – 12:30pm |
North-West Tasmania
Ulverstone Woolworths | Monday, 29th June |1:00 – 4:00pm |
Devonport Library | Wednesday, 1st July | 2:00 – 4:00pm |
Ulverstone Library | Thursday, 2nd July | 11:00am – 1:00pm |
Burnie Library | Friday, 3rd July | 10:00am – 12:00pm |
Wynyard Woolworths | Monday, 6th July | 9:00 – 11:30am |
Wynyard Library | Monday, 6th July | 2:30 – 4:30pm |
Ulverstone Library | Tuesday, 7th July | 10:00am – 1:00pm |
Burnie Plaza | Wednesday, 8th July | 10:00am – 1:00pm |
Devonport Library | Thursday, 9th July | 1:00 – 2:00pm |
Stanley Supermarket | Friday, 10th July | 10:00 – 12:00pm |
Smithton Woolworths | Friday, 10th July | 12:30 – 2:30pm |
Somerset IGA | Tuesday, 14th July | 10:00 – 1:00pm |
Burnie Library | Wednesday, 15th July | 10:00 – 12:00pm |
Lanes IGA, Penguin | Wednesday, 15th July | 1:30 – 4:30pm |
Evans IGA, Queenstown | Thursday, 16th July | 10:00 – 12:30pm |
Rosebery IGA | Friday, 17th July | 9:30 – 10:30am |
Devonport Library | Friday, 17th July | 2:00 – 4:00pm |
Sheffield IGA (opposite) | Monday, 20th July | 10:00 – 1:00pm |
Station Square, Latrobe | Thursday, 23rd July | 11:00 – 2:00pm |
Wynyard Library | Friday, 24th July | 11:00 – 2:00pm |
Second Glance Market, Burnie | Saturday, 25th July | 12:00 – 4:00pm |
Northern Tasmania
Bridport IGA | Friday, 3rd July | 2:00 – 4:00pm |
Lilydale IGA | Wednesday, 8 July | 2:00 – 4:00pm |
Launceston Library | Thursday, 9th July | 1:00 – 3:00pm |
Bridport Library | Friday, 10th July | 1:30 – 3:30 |
Riverside Woolworths | Saturday, 11th July | 2:00 – 4:00pm |
Scottsdale Woolworths | Tuesday, 14th July | 2:00 – 4:00pm |
Launceston Plaza | Saturday, 18th July | 10:00 – 12:00 |
Prospect Vale Market Place | Saturday, 18th July | 1:00 – 3:00pm |
Kinimathatakinta /George Town Library | Monday, 20th July | 11:00 – 1:00pm |
Scottsdale Library | Wednesday, 22nd July | 3:00 – 5:00pm |
Beaconsfield Library | Friday, 24th July | 11:30 – 1:00pm |
Wilkies IGA, Beaconsfield | Friday, 24th July | 2:30 – 4:30pm |
Deloraine Woolworths | Saturday, 25th July | 11:30 – 1:30pm |
Campbell Town IGA | Tuesday, 28th July | 4:00 – 6:00pm |
Kids School Holiday Workshops
St Helens Library | 15th July | 11:30 – 12:30pm |
Register for your free spot here
Launceston Library | 16th July | 2:00 – 3:00pm |
Register for your free spot here
Kinimathatakinta /George Town Library | 20th July |10:00 – 11:00am |
Register for your free spot here
Scottsdale Library | 22nd July | 1:30 – 2:30pm |
Register for your free spot here
Beaconsfield Library | 24th July | 10:30 – 11:30am |
Register for your free spot here
Take the Plastic Free Pledge
Small steps make a big difference! Join millions of people worldwide choosing to refuse single-use plastics. Together, these individual pledges contribute to an ambitious goal to set a new world record for the most people pledging to refuse single-use plastic in one day.
Many people find that making a simple pledge is a helpful way to get started. Choosing one item like plastic bags, single-use cups, water bottles or food wrap, can feel achievable and often leads to lasting change. Taking part on July 1 is a chance to be part of something positive, alongside others locally and around the world.
You can be part of the pledge here:
Free Webinars
Low Plastic Eating Made Easy
Practical ways to shop, store and prepare food with less plastic. You’ll learn:
- Why reducing plastic in your food matters
- How plastics and their chemicals can end up in your food
- How to spot hidden plastics in packaging and cookware
- Easy swaps that won’t cost more or take extra time
- Simple prep tips to reduce plastic and keep food fresh
📅Thursday July 2
🕒 2 PM – 3 PM
📍Online, register for your free spot here
Plastic-Free Periods: Break the Disposable Cycle
Disposable period products have turned menstruation into a throwaway problem. But periods don’t have to come wrapped in plastic.
In this lively, practical webinar, Lucy Peach explores the environmental impact of modern period products and introduces the growing range of reusable alternatives, from menstrual cups to period underwear. With evidence-based insight, humour and lived experience, she shows how switching to plastic-free options can reduce waste while helping people reconnect with the intelligence of the menstrual cycle.
📅Tuesday July 7
🕒 7 PM – 8 PM
📍Online, register for your free spot here
Spread the Message at Work
Download these posters and bring the Refuse to Use Single‑Use Plastics message into your workplace. Put them up in shared spaces, spark conversations, and inspire your colleagues to get involved.
Every poster on a wall is another person reminded that small daily choices add up to real change. Join the movement, share it widely, and help your workplace take the next step towards making a difference.
