Plastic Free July: Easy Ways to Reduce Plastic

Plastic Free July is back — and it's the perfect opportunity for Irish households and businesses to cut back on single-use plastic. At Oxigen.ie, we're proud to support this global challenge and help our customers take simple steps toward a cleaner, greener future.

What Is Plastic Free July?

Plastic Free July is a worldwide movement that helps people reduce plastic waste throughout the month of July. Founded in 2011, it now includes over 100 million participants in 190+ countries — including thousands here in Ireland. The goal is to reduce single-use plastic at home, at work, and in your community.

Why It Matters in Ireland

Here in Ireland, we generate over 1 million tonnes of plastic waste each year. Much of that ends up in landfills or leaks into the environment. Even with growing awareness, less than 10% of plastic gets recycled globally.

Every small action, like using a reusable bottle or refusing a plastic bag, helps reduce this impact and creates lasting change.

Join Oxigen's Plastic Free July Challenge

This July, Oxigen is encouraging you to join the challenge. Here's how you can start:

1. Swap Out Single-Use Items

✔ Replace plastic bottles with a reusable water bottle

✔ Use cloth bags for groceries

✔ Try bamboo toothbrushes or bar soap

2. Reduce Plastic in the Kitchen

✔ Store leftovers in glass containers

✔ Skip clingfilm — try beeswax wraps

✔ Choose loose fruit & veg over pre-packaged items#

3. Get the Whole Family or Team Involved

✔ Host a plastic-free lunch at work

✔ Do a litter cleanup in your local area

✔ Share your progress on social media using #PlasticFreeJuly and tag @OxigenEnvironmental on Instagram

 Top Tips to Stay Plastic Free This July

Take Action & Inspire Others

Every action counts — and every Irish home, school, and business can make a difference. Join us this Plastic Free July by making one change, and encouraging others to do the same.

Want to stay in the loop?

Follow Oxigen.ie on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or visit PlasticFreeJuly.org for daily tips.