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Plastlaus september (or “Plastic-free September”) is an annual awareness campaign that began in September 2017. The campaign went well and it was clear that Iceland was ready and willing for change when it comes to environmental issues. The campaign happens every year with planning and support work spread out over the whole year including posts on plastic-free solutions on Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat as well as educational programs for companies and schools. The campaign has gathered considerable momentum since its inception with more people learning about the devastating effects of disposable plastics on the environment. The objective of the campaign […]

Plastlaus september is a grassroots organization organized by people all over the country: General Executive Committee 2022Auður Bjarnadóttir, marketing and social media specialistCharlotte BieringElín Þórhallsdóttir, business ownerHelga Hauksdóttir, attorneyHildur Hreinsdóttir, sustainability specialistKolbrún Guðríður Haraldsdóttir, educatorNatalie Ouellette, marketing and PR specialistSalbjörg Rita Jónsdóttir, designer and photographerSteffi Meisl Stjórn plastlauss septembers 2022Chairperson: Natalie Ouellette, marketing and PR specialistTreasurer: Elín Þórhallsdóttir, business ownerBoard Members:Charlotte BieringKolbrún Guðríður Haraldsdóttir, educator /// General Executive Committee 2021Auður Bjarnadóttir, marketing and social media specialistÁsdís Ólafsdóttir, biologistElín Þórhallsdóttir, business ownerHelga Hauksdóttir, attorneyHildur Hreinsdóttir, sustainability specialistJonas Moody, writer & translatorJóhannes Árnason, project managerKolbrún Guðríður Haraldsdóttir, educatorNatalie Ouellette, marketing and PR […]

The 2021 Plastlaus september team would like to thank the following partners and sponsors for their tremendous support. The Icelandic Ministry for the Environment & Natural Resources Mosfellsbær  Íslandsbanki Sorpa The Environmental Agency of Iceland // The 2020 Plastlaus september team would like to thank the following partners and sponsors for their tremendous support. The Icelandic Ministry for the Environment & Natural Resources The City of Reykjavík Reykjanesbær Hafnarfjarðarbær Sorpa The Environmental Agency of Iceland