Plastic Free July is a great opportunity to review where you might be able to reduce single-use plastics in your life.

Being part of Plastic Free July can help you discover sustainable alternatives that could become lasting habits. Paying attention to what we consume and its effect on God’s earth should not lead us into guilt, but rather into action and prayerful determination to make positive changes where we can.

Did you know a plastic toothbrush takes up to 500 years to break down in landfill? A simple swap to a bamboo toothbrush, which decomposes in just six months, is a small but impactful change.

Here are some other easy swaps to try:

- Reusable water bottles instead of single-use plastic bottles

- Cloth bags instead of plastic bags

- Bar soap instead of bottled liquid soap

- Refillable household cleaning products

Why not challenge yourself this July to make one plastic-free swap? Share your experiences with the Eco Group—we’d love to hear what works for you!

Read more about the effects of plastic and find inspiration for reducing waste at: www.arocha.org.uk/plastic-summer.

Let’s work together to care for God’s creation—one small change at a time!