Pick a swap, any swap, this Plastic Free July!

By Neha Gosalia

 

For Sustainable Queenstown every day is a good day to be more plastic-free, but in July, we ramp up our efforts to get the community more involved, and inspire you with new ways to reduce your plastic use. The key message this year is that ‘Just One Swap’ can lead to significant change. Changing one habit may not seem like a lot. However, last year, 89 million people took part in Plastic Free July in 2023, so it’s important to remember that, collectively, we can certainly have a massive impact.

It’s no secret that change can be challenging, so we’re sweetening the deal with a ‘Just One Swap’ competition on our Facebook page. Comment with your swap idea on the giveaway post, and you could win a hamper of goodies including local coffee refills, food vouchers, and some choice items for your travel toiletries kit to help you along your plastic-free journey. We loved hearing your swaps at our Remarkables Market stall last Saturday - some great ideas shared already, so get yours in for a chance to win!

It can also be overwhelming to go out of your way to find plastic-free options, so we’re bringing them to you! On Thursday, 25 July, come along to our Plastic-Free Night Market, showcasing 20 local businesses and products who have a commitment to being plastic-free. Discover and shop with local vendors who offer sustainable options for everything from coffee, groceries and local honey to gorgeous ceramics, skin care products to sustainable clothing and accessories, including period products.

Even if you find one product that you can swap out for a plastic or single use item in your life, you’re part of the solution. See you at the market!

What: Plastic-Free Night Market
Where: Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall
When: Thursday, 25 July, 6-9pm
What to bring: Friends, whānau, reusable bags, containers, jars

Resourceful Communities is created by Wastebusters, proudly supported by the Queenstown Lakes District Council Zero Waste District Programme, and delivered by Sustainable Queenstown in Whakatipu.