Be part of the solution to plastic pollution
Published Friday, 20th June 2025
This Plastic Free July, take the pledge to reduce your plastic waste and make a positive impact – small changes really do make all the difference!

Throughout the month, the City is hosting a range of free workshops where you can learn what happens to your waste, discover simple ways to reduce it and find out how to live more sustainably in your everyday life.
Let’s work together for cleaner streets, healthier oceans and thriving, beautiful communities.
Event dates and times
Ditch the gladwrap! Fabric food cover sewing workshop
The Waste Education team are hosting a pop-up workshop where you can stop by and learn to create your own fabric food covers.
10am to 11am, Tuesday 1 July at Yanchep Central Shopping Centre. Register here.
3.30pm to 4.30pm, Tuesday 1 July at Yanchep Central Shopping Centre. Register here.
10.30am to 12.30pm, Saturday 5 July at Yanchep Library. Register here.
Plastic Free It’s All About Play
Join us for a fun filled program packed with multi-sensory toys, craft, dress ups and tactile experiences designed to keep your child engaged and entertained as they learn through play.
9am to 11am, every Monday in July at Yanchep Library.
No registration required, find out more via our website.
Community tour of the Cleanaway Material Recovery Facility and CLAW Environmental
Learn how your recycling is sorted and processed on this interactive tour of these two waste facilities.
8.45am to 3pm, Thursday 17 July, departing Wanneroo Civic Centre.
Register online via the City of Joondalup website.
Earthside Eco Bums modern cloth nappy workshop
Learn what cloth nappies are all about, how they work and what you’ll need to get started at this free workshop.
11am to 12pm, Wednesday 30 July at Yanchep Library
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