POEM BY MAUREEN ONWUNALI FOR CHILLY'S FOR PLASTIC FREE JULY®

Words have power. So we commissioned some.

To spotlight Plastic Free July®, we asked poet Maureen Onwunali to craft something that cuts through the noise.

Chilly's x The Roundhouse Resident Artist Program

Creative collaboration runs deep in our DNA. That's why we partner with The Roundhouse on their Resident Artist Program — a space where emerging artists push boundaries and challenge conventions.

Maureen Onwunali was part of the 2024/25 cohort, and when we launched our Roundhouse partnership in June 2025, working with her felt inevitable. Artists who disrupt? That's our language.

Find out more about our partnership here

What Is Plastic Free July — And Why Does It Matter?

Plastic Free July® is a global movement challenging people to ditch single-use plastics. Simple concept. Massive impact.

It aligns perfectly with our mission: accelerate the adoption and everyday use of reusable products. We've been fighting this fight since 2010.

Want the full story? Find out more about Plastic Free July® here.

Join the Movement

Take the Challenge: Head to plasticfreejuly.org. Sign up. Commit to cutting single-use plastic.

Start Small, Think Big: Pick one swap. Reusable coffee cup. Cutlery. Water bottle. Small changes create collective impact.

Document the Journey: Use #PlasticFreeJuly. Share your story. Inspire others.

Beyond July

Plastic Free July isn't just a month-long challenge. It's about lasting behaviour change. Take up the challenge. Make it stick. Turn rebellion into habit.

Because that's when real change happens.