Residents across the Dubbo region are being encouraged to swap single use plastics for reusable alternatives as part of Plastic Free July.
Dubbo Regional Council is backing the campaign locally, providing ways for the community to get involved in practical, everyday ways.
"This isn't about one big gesture, it's about thousands of small choices people make every day," DRC Mayor Josh Black said.
"Whether that's grabbing a keep cup, choosing second-hand for the kids' toys, or taking old electronics to be recycled properly, every swap adds up."
Council is also encouraging residents to think beyond what they normally do in their day to day lives, and during July, add something else in.
"Locally sourced or second-hand toys cut down on packaging waste, natural fibre clothing like cotton or linen is easier to recycle or reuse than synthetic textiles.
"Items like e-waste, whitegoods and polystyrene packaging from new appliances can also be dropped off at Whylandra Waste and Recycling Centre for recycling rather than going to landfill," Clr Black said.
DRC Manager Resource Recovery and Efficiency Luke Crittenden said the local recycling options were designed to make sustainable choices easier, not harder.
"We know people want to do the right thing; they just need to know what's available to them locally.
"From our battery recycling drop off stations at Dubbo and Wellington's Civic Administration Centres to a number of options for recycling at Whylandra Waste and Recycling Centre, the region already has some good infrastructure, we just need more people using it."
Plastic Free July runs for one month, but Council is encouraging residents to carry these habits through the rest of the year.
The annual Plastic Free campaign is a global movement helping communities reduce plastic pollution and keep streets and public spaces cleaner.
