Plastic Free July - make the pledge

This July, the City of Burnside will join millions around the world in aiming to reduce plastic waste.

Plastic Free July is a movement to be the solution to plastic pollution, meaning cleaner streets, oceans and communities for all.

Throughout the month we are encouraged to abstain from single-use plastics and to maintain awareness of our environmental impact through unnecessary waste.

There are many ways we can partake in Plastic Free July including – bringing a reusable cup for your daily coffee, storing food in reusable containers instead of using cling wrap, and avoiding pre-packaged foods by instead choosing bulk or loose items.

At Burnside, we are serious about reducing our environmental impact as both a council and a community.

On Thursday 27 July, the City of Burnside Environmental Sustainability team will be hosting a Know Your Council – Plastic Free July session at Burnside Library to engage with the community and discuss with residents about how you can reduce your reliance on single-use plastic.

The team will also cover the problems and solutions to plastic waste and the measures Burnside Council takes to minimise and manage it.

Burnside Civic Centre will open a Plastic Free July stall available to the public.