1. Start Small
New to plastic-free living? Begin with one simple swap—like using a reusable coffee cup instead of takeaway ones. Small changes are easy to stick with and can lead to bigger, long-term habits that reduce waste every day.
12 Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste
Auckland Council has set a big goal: zero waste to landfill by 2040. It’s a bold target—but every small action we take helps us get there.
Plastic Free July is a great chance to look at the plastic in our lives and make meaningful changes. Even simple swaps—like bringing a reusable cup or choosing unpackaged produce—can reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in landfill, waterways, and oceans.
2. Do the Prep
Being busy can lead to snap decisions and plastic waste. Try preparing breakfast or lunch ahead of time in containers or jars so you’re ready to grab and go without the unnecessary packaging.
3. Waste-Free Lunch
Pack your meals in reusable containers or beeswax wraps instead of plastic. Leftovers make great lunches, and reducing food and plastic waste is a win-win. Beeswax wraps are reusable, compostable, and easy to make.
4. Create a Reusables Kit
A simple reusable kit with cutlery, a container, and a fold-up bag can save loads of plastic. Keep it in your bag or car so you’re never caught out when grabbing lunch or shopping unexpectedly.
1. Start Small
New to plastic-free living? Begin with one simple swap—like using a reusable coffee cup instead of takeaway ones. Small changes are easy to stick with and can lead to bigger, long-term habits that reduce waste every day.
2. Do the Prep
Being busy can lead to snap decisions and plastic waste. Try preparing breakfast or lunch ahead of time in containers or jars so you’re ready to grab and go without the unnecessary packaging.
3. Waste-Free Lunch
Pack your meals in reusable containers or beeswax wraps instead of plastic. Leftovers make great lunches, and reducing food and plastic waste is a win-win. Beeswax wraps are reusable, compostable, and easy to make.
4. Create a Reusables Kit
A simple reusable kit with cutlery, a container, and a fold-up bag can save loads of plastic. Keep it in your bag or car so you’re never caught out when grabbing lunch or shopping unexpectedly.