July is here, and our team is taking a big, sustainable leap forward! We are officially joining millions of people worldwide by participating in Plastic Free July, a global movement dedicated to reducing plastic pollution.

Our mission? To cut down on single-use, single-serve, plastic-wrapped, and unrecyclable packaging in our daily workplace routines.

The Office Challenge: Small Steps, Big Impacts

Instead of just setting an abstract goal, we are turning sustainability into a fun workplace competition on the days we gather together—Tuesdays and Thursdays.

To keep ourselves honest, everyone in the office is receiving a personalised paper bag with their name on it. If an item cannot go into our office food waste or standard kitchen recycling bins, it goes directly into that personal paper bag. This includes the sneaky everyday culprits like crisp packets, plastic wrappers, and takeaway coffee cups.

At the end of the month, we will tally up the contents. The teammate with the lightest, emptiest bag will win an exciting, eco-friendly prize!

Why Are We Doing This?

Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Because plastic breaks down into microplastics rather than decomposing naturally, every small reduction we make prevents waste from entering our natural ecosystems.

We are using this month to build lasting green habits and rethink our daily office procurement. We’re leaning on resources like the official Plastic Free July Action Guide to trade plastic-wrapped snacks for bulk purchases, switch to reusable lunch containers, and opt for loose produce.

We will be sharing our plastic-free swaps, highlights, and our eventual winner across our social channels all month long. Follow our journey, check out our progress, and let us know what eco-swaps you are making this July!