Single-use plastic and kids. They seem to go hand and hand, right?  During the month of July, millions around the world partake in a challenge called 'Plastic Free July'. But reducing plastic can be daunting and overwhelming. And what if I told you it may not all be bad?This episode covers: What is plastic free July?Is all plastic bad?What’s the problem with straw bans and plastic bag bans?Tips for reducing single use plasticSome of my favorite places to shop plastic free (and find sustainable and ethical businesses)Ways to reduce single-use plastic with kidsMy favorite plastic-free swaps for kidsResources mentioned in this episode (some links may contain affiliate links, which helps support our amazing guests and this podcast):Episode 10 with Jen GalePlastic Free July .orgPlastic is not the enemy, our mindset isNPR interviewWhat is eco-minimalism ep 1Making sustainability sustainable classTiny Yellow BungalowTare MarketBestowed EssentialsHippie Haven ShopEthical and Sustainable places to shopAkua Resource guideSarah Robertson BarnesScience Teacher MomThoughtfully Sustainable (episode 5)Dental LaceBuy Nothing Project GroupFreecycle.orgNextdoor Facebook MarketplaceOld World New Ep - 6Olio appGus Dean CoffeeEpisode 4 - gardening with kidsBeego HandmadeLittle Free LibraryToy Library AssociationFive Party Episode - ep 9TAP appLet's connect!Email me: Laura@raisingecominimalists.comSupport the show