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Plastic Free July

Find out how simple swaps can make a big difference in helping you live sustainably. 

Nau mai Plastic Free July! It’s that time of year where we and millions of others across the globe do our part to go plastic-free and live a bit more sustainably. It’s so easy to participate in the challenge by making just a few simple swaps. Like, buying products in glass jars or bars of soap, and ditching the produce bag! Learn more about some simple swaps you can make this Plastic Free July. 

Simple swaps in the bathroom

Bar soap

Swap the liquid soap for a bar of soap.

Cotton buds

Choose a cotton bud with a paper stick.

Face cloth

Swap single use face wipes for a reusable flannel.

Simple swaps in the kitchen

Reusable produce bags

Reduce your plastic by using reusable bags for fruit and vege. Just 5 reusable bags a week, saves 260 plastic bags a year!

B.Y.O. containers

We can pack your deli goods into your own reusable container. 3 containers a week saves 156 plastic pottles a year!

Pams onion bags

Now in wood pulp fibre net bags, you can pop them straight into your home compost bin.

Tips for around the house

Find out simple ways to not only save money on your food bill, but reduce waste too.

Try composting at home - here are our tips

Find out how to make your own compost with these simple steps.

Can I freeze that? 

Minimise your waste by getting your freeze on. Did you know that you can even freeze your milk? Check out more top tips on how you can make your food last longer.

Cleaning product alternatives

Be clean, plastic free and save a few pennies whilst you’re at it with these simple swaps.  

Get prepped for the week ahead

Ready, set, prep with these useful tips and tricks to help your groceries go further. 

Simple swaps when you're in store


  • Use the recycled paper bags provided at Alison’s Pantry bulk bin departments. Decant your bulk bin items when you get home and re-use for food-on-the-go!
  • Bring your own containers to use in the deli, seafood, butchery and bakery departments. 
  • Choose brands sold in glass jars and reuse them at home for food storage.
  • Swap for brands that are made and manufactured right here in NZ – support local and go good for the environment at the same time! 
  • Buy laundry powder in a cardboard box with no plastic scoop.
  • Consider swapping for drinks in aluminium cans which are recycled to make new aluminium cans – this is an infinite process! 
  • Use refill stations where possible or swap for refillable bottles. We have ecostore refilleries at selected New World stores. 
     

    • New World's Sustainability Milestones

    What we're doing

    Looking after this wonderful place we call home is so important. Together with our team, suppliers, and customers, we’re doing our best to make New Zealand a better place for future generations.
    Sustainability milestones

    Thanks to our partners at Plastic Free July Aotearoa and WasteMINZ

    For more Plastic Free July resources and ideas head to: 

    wasteminz.org.nz

    plasticfreejuly.org

    Make your own snacks

    A cost effective and more sustainable way to entertain!
    40 mins
    Serves 2

    Spiced carrot hummus
    15 mins
    Serves 2

    Moroccan trail mix
    1 hour 30 mins
    Serves 4

    Homemade caramelised onion dip and proper crisps
    40 mins
    Serves 4

    Nordic crackers
    30 mins
    Serves 1 Cup

    Creamy whatever-works dip
    20 mins
    Serves 6-8

    Mediterranean hummus sharing board

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