Why do we focus on plastic and what is the Plastic Free Challenge?
Plastic never bio-degrades and disrupts our endocrine system, and is suspected to cause cancer, infertility, and many other diseases. The Plastic Free Challenge is designed to raise awareness and promote solutions. The campaign is fueled by creative contributions and your participation. We endorse sustainability by publicly posting selfies and other clever and inspiring images to our social media feeds and inviting others to do the same. We use the hash tag #PlasticFreeChallenge to tie our community together. We lead by example and influence our circle of friends.
WHAT?
Challenge yourself to avoid using single-use plastics and document your process by posting on social media to spread the word! #PlasticFreeChallenege
WHEN?
The initial PFC social media campaign launched on Earth Day on April 22nd, 2016. We also ran different mini-challenges throughout the year.
HOW?
Document your creative solutions to living without single-use plastic and post them on social media using the tag #plasticfreechallenge. If you are a musician, artist, or other creative type you can show off your skills by creating a piece that highlights the mission of the Plastic Free Challenge and send it to us or tag us on social media. Learn more about Musician and Artist Challenges.
#plasticfreechallenge
@TWIOOS
WHO?
Everyone is encouraged to take the Plastic Free Challenge and to participate in our social media campaigns. We also hope to get artists, musicians, other creatives and social influencers to take the challenge to help spread the word to their followers. We share and curate original artwork, photos, memes, videos, writings and original music that can increase web traffic and inspire people towards sustainability.
WHY?
Plastic never bio-degrades so every piece ever made lasts forever! Massive quantities of disposable plastic pose a serious threat to our health and future generations, but we can make a huge difference if we come together and act now.
Plastic pollution is one of the biggest problems we face as a species. Petroleum based plastics pollute the air, water, and food that we need to survive. The Plastic Free Challenge is an effort to demonstrate to the world that we do not need to rely on disposable plastics. Take the challenge by refusing single-use plastics knowing that you are acting as a positive role model and influence on others.
We ask you to document and share your personal experience of refusing single-use plastics and your use of eco-friendly alternatives. These experiences, documented with photos, videos, art and music and other creative means, can be shared on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages.
If you are a Musician or Artist and want to create appropriate content for us to promote, please email us at plasticfreechallenge@gmail.com.
Thank you for standing with us. Let’s lead by example and show the world what sustainable living looks like.
Once I made the choice and the effort to start avoiding single-use plastic, I became hyper aware of how much I was using. It was shocking for me. Now, with every plastic bag or spoon that I refuse, I open up conversations with people and explain why I’m choosing not to use disposable plastic. Through these efforts made by me and many others, the message has been spreading! It is my belief that by challenging thousands of people to avoid single-use plastic, we can raise awareness, introduce bio-friendly alternatives and put pressure on politicians to legislate for a more sustainable future.
If you want to read about what prompted me to give up using single-use plastic visit the How the Plastic Free Challenge was Born page.
-Way Papa Muse
Looking to get involved but don't know how to get started? These Easy Action Mini Challenges will allow the whole Plastic Free Challenge community to act in solidarity.
Like to draw or want to get your kids excited about ecology? Draw Twioos the Turtle, the eco-superhero, making an impact!
Snap a selfie holding your reusable water bottle, post publicly & invite your friends to do the same. Use the hash tag #PlasticFreeChallenge in your public posts.
Check out our gallery of fun #WaterBottleSelfies from 2016 for fun and creative ideas:
Here is a suggested post (text) for an idea what to say when you post:
I'm taking @thePlasticFreeChallenge [best if you create a link] how about you? Let's see your reusable bottle! Publicly post a water bottle selfie to your wall with the hashtag #PlasticFreeChallenge
Straws Suck!
#NoStrawNovember and #DontSuckDecember
Does a restaurant or pub you know give out plastic straws? Join our straws by by request only campaign.
If you own or manage a restaurant or a pub or know someone who does, simply ask them to only supply customers with a plastic straw upon request. Very few people ask for them or miss them. And as a customer always remember to say #NoStrawPlease.
You can also download and print the posters and table tents shown below from the Plastic Free Challenge public Google folder.
Just click on the blue text link above, download the images you want and send to your local print shop. Table tents are 4 on a page and designed on 11x17" paper (use cardstock), and you will want to cut them in half on the white line and fold them so they stand up.
Thanks to all who celebrated with us for our ANNIVERSARY live concert!
On Earth Day April 22nd, 2018 we celebrated our 2nd Anniversary with the Earth Day Soiree 2018 concert in Austin Texas, a benefit for Texas Campaign for the Environment. We had performances by Papa Muse, Dan Goebel, Funkapotomus & Brandon Eidson. Plus talks by environmental organizations and Austin mayoral candidates. We hope to make it a tradition.