Take the Plastic-Free July challenge!

It’s Plastic-Free July, a global movement encouraging everyone to reduce the number of single-use plastics they consume and discover reusable alternatives – and the City of Vaughan is encouraging you to take the challenge!

Email a picture or video of how you avoid single-use plastic to sabrina.lloyd@vaughan.ca by Sunday, July 31 to be entered to win a reusable prize. The winners will be randomly selected and contacted by email in August 2022. The contest is open to people who are 18 years and older and live in the city of Vaughan. There is a limit of one entry per individual. Visit the City’s webpage for the full contest details.

Need help on how to avoid using plastic items? Follow these tips from the City:

• Bring reusable bags, mugs, water bottles and cutlery wherever you go.
• Choose items with less plastic packaging when grocery shopping. Visit a local farmer’s market — they reuse egg cartons and berry baskets, and veggies are typically free of plastic and stickers.
• Buy products that come either boxed or in glass or metal containers, as they can be recycled.
• Pack a waste-free lunch. For example, replace plastic sandwich bags with reusable containers or thermoses.
• Bring reusable bags with you when shopping. Keep some in a purse, backpack or car so you won’t forget.

The City is committed to protecting and respecting the environment and fostering a sustainable community today and for future generations. That’s why Environmental Stewardship is a priority in the City’s 2018-2022 Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan. By acting as an environmental steward, you can do your part to preserve the natural environment while using environmental protection principles in every initiative undertaken.

Be a Green Guardian! Green Guardians is the City’s environmental stewardship program. As a Green Guardian of Vaughan, you can join City-led or community-driven events and activities that promote environmental stewardship and help keep Vaughan safe, clean and beautiful.

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