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Here's our friendly reminder to have a plastic-free 4th of July! Please be intentional about participating in plastic-free activities while staying mindful about contributing towards plastic pollution. #PlasticFreeJuly #PlasticFreeMe #PlasticFree4thOfJuly Plastic Free July

Here's our friendly reminder to have a plastic-free 4th of July! 

Please be intentional about participating in plastic-free activities while staying mindful about contributing towards plastic pollution. #PlasticFreeJuly #PlasticFreeMe #PlasticFree4thOfJuly <a href="/PlasticFreeJuly/">Plastic Free July</a>
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Make your own beverages: Rather than buying cases of soda or water, you can make delicious and fresh beverages the day of your barbecue to cut down on plastic. #PLASTICFREE4THOFJULY

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Buy meat from a butcher: Most cuts of meat at grocery stores sit on styrofoam trays wrapped in plastic. Almost all of this plastic is non-recyclable.#PLASTICFREE4THOFJULY

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Grill Fresh vegetables: fresh vegetables rarely come wrapped in plastic. When shopping for vegetables, avoid using the plastic bags to bag your veggies, and bring your own bags instead. #PLASTICFREE4THOFJULY

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Bring reusable utensils and plates: Bringing reusable utensils and plates to a barbecue will eliminate a common type of plastic pollution — single-use forks, knives, and plates. #PLASTICFREE4THOFJULY