The Federation will join over 130 other countries in this international effort to refuse single-use plastic during the month of July.

The following seven businesses have pledged to supply patrons with plastic straws or bags ONLY upon request and encourage the use of reusable bags during the month of July: IGA Valumart, Ram’s, Inon’s, Mr. X’s Shiggidy Shack, No Limit Beach Chair and Umbrella Rental, Shawarma King, and Vibes Beach Bar.  
 
Residents and visitors are encouraged to forego plastic straws in their drinks and bring their own reusable bags when grocery shopping or ordering take out to help create a #PlasticFreeSKB.

“Plastic Free July is an opportunity for citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis to develop plastic-free habits that will benefit ourselves, our community, and our country” said Project Coordinator Sara Ramirez explaining the importance of the campaign.
 
Interested persons can participate in Plastic Free July by refusing plastic straws and plastic bags at restaurants and stores, patronizing participating businesses, posting on social media using the hashtags #PlasticFreeSKB and #plasticfreejuly, and attending Plastic Free July events. Only using non plastic straws or paper bags is a great way to help clean up our oceans!

Plastic Free July begins on July 1^st with a reusable bag sale at Ram’s Bird Rock and ends with a public sea turtle release the morning of July 29^th at White House Bay.

Other events including Wear Purple for Plastic Free Friday on July 21st and Plastic Free July youth activities at various summer camps will be announced via the SDC Facebook page.

Stay tuned to the SKN Plastic Free July Facebook event page for further information and follow #PlasticFreeSKB posts on social media.
 
For more information on the St. Kitts Plastic Free July campaign visit www.facebook.com/SDC, www.facebook.com/SKSTMN, and www.facebook.com/Heart of St. Kitts. For further questions, interview requests, or promotional opportunities contact Sara Ramirez at 661-6462 or certifiedturtleapproved@gmail.com.
 
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