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SIMPLE STEPS TO REDUCE SINGLE-USE FOOD PACKAGING

Kelly Smith - PPF Research Officer

Nov 15, 20232 min read

SIMPLE STEPS TO REDUCE SINGLE-USE FOOD PACKAGING

Slashing packaging costs has never been more important. Here are some simple steps.

CREATE A REUSABLE CUP WORKFLOW IN 5 EASY STEPS

Rachel Watts - WA coordinator

Aug 30, 20234 min read

CREATE A REUSABLE CUP WORKFLOW IN 5 EASY STEPS

Navigate the practicalities of accepting BYO reusable cups at your busy cafe

THE LAWS ON ACCEPTING BYO REUSABLES

Clare Sullivan - PFP Communications Officer

Aug 1, 20233 min read

THE LAWS ON ACCEPTING BYO REUSABLES

Information around safety and regulations to help businesses confidently accept reusables.

MAKE YOUR OWN NUT & PLANT BASED MILKS

Clare Sullivan - PFP Communications Officer

Oct 20, 20223 min read

MAKE YOUR OWN NUT & PLANT BASED MILKS

Avoid milk carton wastage by making your own alternative milks - it's easy! We show you how.

CREATURES OF HABIT, REMEMBERING OUR REUSABLES

Dr. Lisa Novoradovskaya - WA Coordinator

Jun 27, 20222 min read

CREATURES OF HABIT, REMEMBERING OUR REUSABLES

Simple guidance to help you create more eco-friendly habits into your life.

CATERERS PLASTIC FREE GUIDE

Clare Sullivan - PFP Communications Officer

May 28, 20223 min read

CATERERS PLASTIC FREE GUIDE

Our catering guide to help you achieve less plastic waste, more reuse and greater innovation.

HOW TO SET UP A WATER REFILL STATION

Helen Reilly - Plastic Free Cairns Coordinator

Apr 15, 20224 min read

HOW TO SET UP A WATER REFILL STATION

Support a culture of reuse in your community - our guide for establishing a water refill station.

HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL PLASTIC FREE MOVEMENT

Clare Sullivan - PFP Communications Officer

Dec 16, 20213 min read

HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL PLASTIC FREE MOVEMENT

Individuals - be inspired to take positive action within your local community!

AVOIDING PLASTIC IN YOUR TAKEAWAY ORDER

Clare Sullivan - PFP Communications Officer

Dec 2, 20213 min read

AVOIDING PLASTIC IN YOUR TAKEAWAY ORDER

Some simple tips to ensure that your next takeaway meal is more food than plastic.

BUYING COFFEE BEANS TO USE AT HOME? HOW TO GO 'BAGLESS'

Clare Sullivan - PFP Communications Officer

Nov 3, 20214 min read

BUYING COFFEE BEANS TO USE AT HOME? HOW TO GO 'BAGLESS'

Purchase your coffee beans 'bagless' and reduce your personal waste footprint!

ELIMINATING SINGLE-USE COFFEE BAGS IN YOUR CAFE

Clare Sullivan - PFP Communications Officer

Nov 2, 20214 min read

ELIMINATING SINGLE-USE COFFEE BAGS IN YOUR CAFE

A look at the packaging side of coffee beans, with tips to reduce single-use.

HOW TO START (AND MANAGE) A MUG LIBRARY

Amy Matheson - PFP Communications Coordinator

Sep 28, 20214 min read

HOW TO START (AND MANAGE) A MUG LIBRARY

Mug libraries come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. This is a step-by-step guide to help you start one.

ORDERING COMPOSTABLE ITEMS FOR YOUR BUSINESS - OUR TIPS

Clare Sullivan - PFP Communications Officer

Sep 2, 20213 min read

ORDERING COMPOSTABLE ITEMS FOR YOUR BUSINESS - OUR TIPS

Tips to help streamline your compostables order process so you get what you need.

REDUCING BACK-OF-HOUSE PLASTICS

Clare Sullivan - PFP Communications Officer

Aug 16, 20213 min read

REDUCING BACK-OF-HOUSE PLASTICS

Would you like to reduce your back of house plastics? Learn how to with this guide.

CAFES - HOW TO HOST A 'BYO CUP DAY'

Boomerang Alliance

Jul 29, 20216 min read

CAFES - HOW TO HOST A 'BYO CUP DAY'

Cafes.. take the lead on reusables! Our step-by-step guide on getting started.

HELPING CAFES FORM THE HABIT OF REUSABLES

Boomerang Alliance

Mar 12, 20214 min read

HELPING CAFES FORM THE HABIT OF REUSABLES

We worked with cafes across the country to increase reusables. See the amazing results!

PROGRAMS TO SWITCH AWAY FROM PLASTICS - DO THEY WORK?

Kellie Lindsay - PFP National Program Manager

Jul 23, 20205 min read

PROGRAMS TO SWITCH AWAY FROM PLASTICS - DO THEY WORK?

Programs to assist businesses to switch - considerations for success.

INCREDIBLE PLASTIC-FREE SOLUTIONS FOR YOU TO COPY

Clare Sullivan - PFP Communications Officer

Mar 16, 20205 min read

INCREDIBLE PLASTIC-FREE SOLUTIONS FOR YOU TO COPY

Want to take it further? Innovative (but tried & tested) ideas to reduce single-use in your business.

SUSTAINABLE MARKETING FOR PLASTIC-FREE CAFES

Amy Matheson - PFP Communications Coordinator

Mar 16, 20205 min read

SUSTAINABLE MARKETING FOR PLASTIC-FREE CAFES

Our tips for you attract conscious customers who share your values and can help spread the word.

REUSABLE NETWORKS - HOW DO THEY WORK?

Clare Sullivan - PFP Communications Officer

Feb 8, 20205 min read

REUSABLE NETWORKS - HOW DO THEY WORK?

Reusable solutions that are borrowed and returned. Here we explore how they work.

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