We're encouraging residents to 'break up' with their takeaway coffee cups as a part of the Plastic Free July challenge.
Takeaway coffee cups are one of the most common single-use items with 2.7 million cups thrown away daily. Due to their plastic lining, they are not recyclable and are sent to landfill.
During the month of July, we're challenging our community to swap single use plastic products with reusable options. To help residents take the leap, we're offering several initiatives.
On Sunday 20 July, we'll be at the Handmade and Homegrown markets sharing tips and simple swaps on how people can reduce their single-use plastic. On the day, residents will have the opportunity to win a reusable keep cup and other prizes to encourage sustainable changes.
In affiliation with the Plastic Free July challenge, people are also invited to attend several webinars throughout July to support people in making sustainable choices.
Residents are also able to continue to access a rebate of 50% of their purchase of reusable nappies and sanitary products , up to the value of $100.
"Plastic Free July is a great initiative to encourage people to reduce the amount of plastic waste that goes into landfill," Mayor of Campbelltown, Darcy Lound said.
"We want to empower and challenge our community to make sustainable changes, and I encourage everyone to see what small actions they can change in their day-to-day lives," Cr Lound said.
By making small changes together, we can have a significant impact on our environment.
