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Do you realize how much single use plastic we use? Plastic bags from the grocery store are used for barely 20 minutes before being thrown away. But this plastic lasts for MUCH longer than 20 minutes. \u00a0In fact, it will still be in our atmosphere long past our lifetimes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Did you know that July is Plastic Free July?\u00a0 At Environmental Emma, we want to celebrate this month with you! So, starting July 1st, take a picture of you using an alternative to single use plastic. \u00a0This could be using a reusable straw (or no straw at all), bringing your own utensils to a restaurant that uses plastic utensils, getting a reusable grocery bag, using haircare products from plastic free containers, etc. \u00a0Numerous household products, makeup, and personal care ideas can be found on my website. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Environmental Emma Social Media Challenge<\/b>:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Choose a\u00a0sustainable alternative<\/b> to any plastic item (reusable bottle, bags, ziplocks, straws, makeup, hair products, etc).<\/p>\n

2. Take a picture<\/b> with that reusable item.<\/p>\n

3. P<\/b>ost<\/b> your picture on social media (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram) with the hashtag #EEplasticfree. You can also tag us at @environmentalemma.usa for Instagram or @environemma for Twitter! \u00a0Don’t use social media? Email it to me at <\/span>emma@environmentalemma.org<\/a> and I will add it to the gallery below.\u00a0<\/p>\n

4. Tag<\/b> a couple friends on your post to encourage them to celebrate Plastic Free July with us on social media!<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Change your habits for good<\/b>. Going plastic free in July is a great place to start, but the goal should be to use as little plastic as possible every month of the year. To learn more about why we should stop using plastic, check out the article below, or go to my explore page<\/a>, where I have a section devoted to plastic!<\/p>\n

Reward<\/b>: At the end of July, you will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win $25 worth of plastic free products of your choice from my website!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0If people start to change their habits, one plastic free way at a time, we CAN make a difference. The waste we produce adds up, so be proactive. I can’t wait to see your plastic free picture! *You may send as many pictures as you’d like.\u00a0 The more you send, the better chance you have to win.\u00a0 #EEPlasticFree<\/span><\/p>\n

*Check out some ideas below and take a look at the picture gallery so far.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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