5 Simple Swaps to Make This Plastic Free July (That Actually Stick)
Plastic Free July isn’t about being perfect – it’s about making better choices, one small swap at a time.
Plastic Free July isn’t about being perfect – it’s about making better choices, one small swap at a time. At Sili Home Co., we believe sustainability should be simple, practical, and made for real life. That’s why we’re here to help you reduce waste without overcomplicating things.
Whether you're packing lunches for your kids, prepping meals for work, or simply want to cut back on single-use plastics, here are five easy swaps you can make this month (and beyond).
1. Swap Disposable Containers for a Sili Lunch Box
Plastic takeaway containers and ziplock bags add up fast. Switching to a reusable silicone lunch box means fewer disposables in landfill — and a more organised fridge, school bag, or office desk.
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💡 Tip: Our Sili Rectangle and Compartment Lunch Boxes are perfect for portioning meals, snacks, and leftovers.
2. Skip the Supermarket Bags and Bring Your Own
One of the easiest plastic-free swaps? Reusable shopping bags. Single-use plastic bags might be banned in many places, but thin produce bags and emergency grab-and-go plastics still sneak in.
Keep a stash of sturdy totes or mesh produce bags in your car, handbag, or pram so you’re always prepared.
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💡 Pro tip: Write “bags?” on your shopping list as a reminder before you leave home.
3. Say No to Single-Use Cutlery
Whether you’re grabbing takeaway or packing lunch, those plastic forks and spoons really add up. A reusable Sili Cutlery Set is compact, hygienic, and designed for life on the go.
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🍴 Bonus: They're dishwasher-safe and come in fun, kid-friendly colours.
4. Switch to Refillable Drink Bottles
One plastic bottle may not seem like much—but Australians buy over 370 million every year. Invest in a high-quality water bottle you love, and make it a daily essential.
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💧 Hydration + sustainability = win-win.
5. Choose Quality That Lasts
The most sustainable items are the ones you actually use. Our silicone products are durable, flexible, microwave and dishwasher safe – made to last for years, not weeks.
And when your lunch gear is this easy (and good-looking), you’ll actually want to use it.
This Plastic Free July, challenge yourself to swap just one or two single-use items. You don’t need to overhaul your entire life — just take one step forward.
🌱 Every small switch adds up.
Ready to Start?
We’ve put together a collection of our favourite plastic-free lunch and snack solutions to help you begin.
