Plastic Free July

Friday, July 1, 2022 8:00 am - Sunday, July 31, 2022 11:59 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)
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This month of July, Plant Operations - Environmental Services have teamed up with the Sustainability Office to highlight a Plastic-Free July. To do so, we welcome the University community to take the Plastic Free Pledge!

The goal of the pledge is to comit to reducing your plastic waste consumption and recycle as much as possible. By taking the pledge, your are comitting to try and reduce your plastic consumption at much as possible!

Each week, take part in fun activities and challenges shared through our social media accounts. Activities include word searches, crosswords and more!

Stay tuned at @uwsustainable across all platforms!

Take the Plastic-Free Pledge Today!

Are you ready to take the Pledge?

Simply, fill-out the pledge form and comitt to reducing your plastic for the month of July. We know this pledge can be super challenging, check out our tips below and follow us on social media @uwsustainable for tips on how to reduce your plastic consumption habits.

BONUS: Share your progress on social media using #UWPlasticFreeJuly

Prizes

Everyone who makes the pledge will be entered for a chance to win a prize!

Prizes include: 1 of 10, $10.00 WAT Card Top Offs

Tips for Reducing Plastic Consumption

We know it is very difficult to completely stop using all types of plastic. Below are some helpful tips you can use to try and reduce plastic use in your life!

  • Use a reusable coffee mug
  • Use a reusable bag when shopping
  • Use an eco-container at the University
  • Buy second-hand first
  • Shop at a bulk store
  • Go to a zero waste store!

More tips will be shared through our social media accounts. Check out our activities in the upcoming weeks.

Terms & Conditions

Plastic Free July Pledge

Eligibility:

  • You must be a student or employee at the University of Waterloo, aged 18 years or older and residing in Ontario to be eligible for the prize draw.

Challenge Details:

  • The challenge starts on Friday July 1, 2022 and runs until Sunday July 31, 2022. (Registration will open on July 1, 2022).
  • Completion of the pledge form will enter participants into the prize draw.
  • One entry per person.
  • No purchase is necessary. Participation is voluntary and may be withdrawn at any time. Alternate entry can be arranged by emailing Aleks Spasevski (aspasevski@uwaterloo.ca)

Winner Selection:

  • The winners will be selected by random draw and notified by Monday, August 1, 2022.
  • The selected winner must answer a skill testing question correctly and complete a Gift Reporting Form before obtaining the prize and being declared winner. If incorrectly answered, another entrant will be selected randomly. 
  • Selection of winners is randomized, where chances of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received