{"id":6367,"date":"2026-06-30T07:00:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T07:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/?p=6367"},"modified":"2026-06-30T07:15:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T07:15:48","slug":"international-plastic-bag-free-day-a-packaging-perspective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/international-plastic-bag-free-day-a-packaging-perspective","title":{"rendered":"International Plastic Bag Free Day: a packaging perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>International Plastic Bag Free Day falls on 3rd July 2026, and this year it sits inside Plastic Free July, which runs from 1st to 31st July. As RAJAPACK\u2019s sustainability champion, I treat both as a working prompt, not just something that looks good from a PR perspective. The real question for any business is where you can cut single-use plastic without cutting performance.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, I\u2019ll explore:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Why International Plastic Bag Free Day and Plastic Free July matter for UK businesses<\/li>\n<li>What the latest UK data says about single-use plastic bags<\/li>\n<li>Practical plastic bag alternatives you can adopt without losing strength<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why do International Plastic Bag Free Day and Plastic Free July matter?<\/h2>\n<p>International Plastic Bag Free Day is an annual event every 3rd July to reduce single-use plastic bags and promote reusable ones. It sits within Plastic Free July, a campaign founded in 2011 that drew more than 174 million people across 190 countries in 2024, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/plasticfreefoundation.net\/\">Plastic Free Foundation.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The reason to act is well evidenced. According to the UN Environment Programme, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/exhibits\/exhibit\/in-images-plastic-forever\">plastics can take up to 500 years to degrade<\/a>, and more than 11 million tonnes enter the ocean every year. Sea turtles mistake floating bags for jellyfish, so the harm reaches far beyond street litter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3825 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/can-you-recycle-plastic-bags-430x242.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/can-you-recycle-plastic-bags-430x242.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/can-you-recycle-plastic-bags-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/can-you-recycle-plastic-bags-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/can-you-recycle-plastic-bags.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What does the UK data say about single-use plastic bags?<\/h2>\n<p>The UK has already shown that small changes scale. Before the carrier bag charge, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrap.ngo\/resources\/report\/uk-voluntary-carrier-bag-agreement-2014-data\">WRAP<\/a> reported that England\u2019s main retailers handed out 7.64 billion single-use plastic bags in 2014, while was the equivalent to around 140 <em>per person<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>By 2024 to 2025 that had dropped to roughly three bags per person from the main retailers, a fall of almost 98%, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/carrier-bag-charge-summary-of-data-in-england\/single-use-plastic-carrier-bags-charge-data-for-england-2024-to-2025#notes-on-the-data\">Defra<\/a>. That came from one charge and a shift in habit. It shows what\u2019s possible when reusable and plastic-free packaging becomes the default.<\/p>\n<h2>What plastic bag alternatives can businesses use?<\/h2>\n<p>Moving away from plastic doesn\u2019t mean weaker packaging. At RAJAPACK, we focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/?&amp;query=paper%20mailing%20bags&amp;hierarchicalMenu%5Bcategories.lvl0%5D%5B0%5D=Envelopes%20%26%20Mailing%20Bags&amp;refinementList%5BMaterial_275%5D%5B0%5D=paper&amp;SearchCat=suggested&amp;SearchQuery=paper%20mailing%20bags\">paper mailing bags<\/a> an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/envelopes-mailing-bags\/mailing-bags\/flexipak-kraft-self-adhesive-mailing-bags-block-base_OFF_57568.html\">recyclable mailing bags<\/a>, along with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/envelopes-mailing-bags\/ecological-envelopes-postal-tubes\/compostable-mailing-bags_OFF_UK_00796.html\">compostable mailing bag<\/a> options where plastic is still needed. Right-sizing then cuts material at source.<\/p>\n<p>The right plastic bag alternatives protect the product, the margin and the environment together.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on plastics and the costs involved for businesses, read our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/plastic-packaging-tax-in-2026-whats-changed-and-how-to-pay-less\">Plastic Packaging Tax in 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What to do next<\/h2>\n<p>Plastic Free July gives you a full month to act, and International Plastic Bag Free Day is a great way to kick things off. Pick one line where single-use plastic can go, test a paper or reusable option, then measure the result before you roll it out.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure where to begin, our team can help you compare sustainable packaging against what you use today. If you have any questions, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/our-contact-details_cms_000067.html\">get in touch with our team of packaging experts<\/a>, who will be more than happy to help.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4090 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-5p-plastic-bag-charge-the-facts-and-figures-you-need-to-know-430x323.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-5p-plastic-bag-charge-the-facts-and-figures-you-need-to-know-430x323.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-5p-plastic-bag-charge-the-facts-and-figures-you-need-to-know-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/blog-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-5p-plastic-bag-charge-the-facts-and-figures-you-need-to-know.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Ready to cut single-use plastic?<\/h2>\n<p>Want to reduce single-use plastic across your despatch process? Explore our range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rajapack.co.uk\/environment\/eco-responsible-selection_C9630.html\">eco-responsible packaging<\/a> and request samples before you make the switch.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>International Plastic Bag Free Day falls on 3rd July, within Plastic Free July, which runs from 1st to 31st July 2026.<\/li>\n<li>England&#8217;s main retailers cut single-use plastic bags by almost 98% after the carrier bag charge, according to Defra.<\/li>\n<li>Plastics can take hundreds of years to degrade and more than 11 million tonnes reach the ocean each year, per the UN Environment Programme.<\/li>\n<li>Paper mailing bags, recyclable options and reusable systems are practical plastic bag alternatives that hold up on performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>FAQ: Single-use plastic bags<\/h2>\n<h3>When is International Plastic Bag Free Day 2026?<\/h3>\n<p>It falls on Friday 3rd July 2026, as it does every year.<\/p>\n<h3>What is Plastic Free July 2026?<\/h3>\n<p>Plastic Free July is a global campaign running from 1st to 31st July 2026 that challenges people to refuse single-use plastic for the month.<\/p>\n<h3>Why are single-use plastic bags harmful?<\/h3>\n<p>They fragment into microplastics rather than biodegrading, and wildlife such as sea turtles can mistake them for food.<\/p>\n<h3>Did the UK plastic bag charge work?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Defra reports the main retailers cut single-use plastic bag sales by almost 98% since the charge began in 2015.<\/p>\n<h3>What can my business do for Plastic Free July?<\/h3>\n<p>Review your packaging, swap one single-use plastic line for a paper or reusable option, then measure the difference before scaling it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International Plastic Bag Free Day falls on 3rd July 2026, and this year it sits inside Plastic Free July, which runs from 1st to 31st July. 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