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Jul3 Fun Holiday – International Plastic Bag Free Day

On July 3, when you go to the grocery store take a cloth or paper bag with you because it is International Plastic Bag Free Day.

International Plastic Bag Free Day is also known as International Bag Free Day.

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Created by Bag Free World, a “global initiative that aims to eliminate the use of single-use plastic bags,” International Bag Free Day is an unofficial holiday that promotes environmental conservation by encouraging people to reject plastic bags. The holiday also raises awareness of the harm that plastic bags do to nature and to animals and marine life.

How to Celebrate?

  • Say no to single-use plastic bags.
  • Take your own cloth or paper bag when you go shopping. Not only will you be saving money – several grocery stores give discounts for patrons bringing in their own bags, you will also be helping to save the environment.
  • If you are crafty, make your own bag and carry it with style.
  • Volunteer your time or money with an environmental organization that works on cleaning water and landmasses of plastic bags.
  • Recycle all the plastic in your house and office.
  • Spread the word to your family and friends.
  • If you are a company, why not make promotional cloth bags to give away to your clients and customers?

Did You Know…

…that plastic comprises of around 75% of all marine litter?

International Plastic Bag Free Day Observances

Fun Holiday: International Plastic Bag Free Day Observances
YearWeekdayDateName
2024Wed3 JulInternational Plastic Bag Free Day
2025Thu3 JulInternational Plastic Bag Free Day
2026Fri3 JulInternational Plastic Bag Free Day
2027Sat3 JulInternational Plastic Bag Free Day
2028Mon3 JulInternational Plastic Bag Free Day
2029Tue3 JulInternational Plastic Bag Free Day
2030Wed3 JulInternational Plastic Bag Free Day
2031Thu3 JulInternational Plastic Bag Free Day
2032Sat3 JulInternational Plastic Bag Free Day
2033Sun3 JulInternational Plastic Bag Free Day

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