Race into the weekend

All your sale shopping inspo in one place [View in browser]( [IndyBest]( [Eva Waite-Taylor]( Jasper Pickering, [Gaming Writer]( July 1, 2022 Now that we're officially half through the calendar year, it's time to unwind and make the most of the nice weather. While the sun is still shining, it's the perfect time to [keep cool](, [stay hydrated]( and [go for a swim](or if you have children who are excited to break for the summer, find the [perfect gift for teachers]( to thank them for all their hard work. We're also looking forward to watching the [British Grand Prix]( this weekend and there are plenty of ways to get ready for race day, either with a [Lego replica]( or the [latest F1 game which released today](, it's sure to be an exciting weekend. Today also marks the beginning of [Plastic Free July](. We've got loads of ideas to help you smash the challenge, such as this [refillable cleaning product]( and [plastic-free books]( to help you make the change.   Drive to survive If you're looking forward to the [British Grand Prix]( at Silverstone this weekend and fancy taking a spin around the circuit yourself, then [F1 22](is the game for you, which just released today. [Best deals on F1 22]( In our [review of the game](, we said: "With exciting new developments in the sport [F1 22](has done well to keep up with the rules and regulations as well as giving players plenty of options to play with off the grid." In anticipation of the game's launch we've rounded up the best deals you can shop right now, whether you're planning on playing the game on [Playstation](, [Xbox]( or [PC](. [Read more](   Life in (no) plastic, it's fantastic [Plastic Free July]( is an annual global movement that encourages people to reduce their plastic consumption for the whole month. And, what started from humble beginnings in 2011 has since attracted the masses, with an estimated 326 million people joining in last year. [Plastic Free July]( Making small changes is simpler than it seems: leave plastic out of your shopping trolley and consider the alternatives, keep an eye out for A Plastic Planet’s [“plastic free” trust mark]( on products and packaging, and where possible, buy loose fruit and vegetables from supermarkets. To make it a little easier, our writer [Eva Waite-Taylor]( has put together some tips on how to live a plastic-free life – from reusable lunchboxes to updating your beauty regime, this is everything you need to ace it this year. [Read more](   Bottled up One of the easiest ways to cut down on plastic for the [Plastic Free July Challenge]( is by investing in a decent water bottle. Thankfully, reusable bottles are becoming a more popular sight, with brands such as Chilly’s and S’well turning these eco-savvy solutions into must-have fashion accessories. They are a great way to monitor your water intake and can even save you money in the long run. Plus, it can help remind you to drink while you’re out and about, and some water bottles also give you visual prompts when its time to take your next drink. [The best reusable water bottles]( [Rachael Phillips]( has taken a look at some of the best reusable water bottles on the market today to help you ditch the plastic and hit your daily water intake goals. Each bottle has been tried and tested by going through a range of everyday activities such as walking the dog, working out and working from home to make sure it ticks all the right boxes. [Read more](   Prime time for some early deals [Amazon Prime Day early deals]( While we're still a few days off from the big event, Amazon has launched its Prime Day deals earlier than we've ever seen them. That means there's a lot of ground to cover so we're running through the best ones we've seen so far in our [liveblog](. We'll be covering everything from [tech](, [alcohol](, [fitness](, [gaming]( and [home appliances]( to name just a few of them, and you'll be sure to find something you've had your eye on, but for less. [Read more](     Deals of the week The Independent’s journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our newsletter, we may earn commission. [The Nintendo Switch plummets in price in this early Prime Day deal]( PSA, this [Nintendo Switch at Amazon]( is currently at one of the cheapest prices we've seen it, with over £60 off. 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