Make your own nut & plant based milks
Avoid milk carton wastage by making your own alternative milks - it's easy! We show you how.
GUIDES FOR FOOD RETAIL BUSINESSES
- Jun 27
- 3 min
Creatures of habit - remembering our reusables
Simple principles to help you introduce more eco-friendly habits into your life.
- Jun 26
- 3 min
Accepting BYO reusable items - for cafes
We debunk common myths and provide facts to help businesses confidently accept reusables.
- Jun 8
- 2 min
12.5 million pieces of plastic removed!
The PFP program has helped eliminate 12.5 million plastic items.
- May 28
- 4 min
Caterers plastic-free guide
Our catering guide to help you achieve less plastic waste, more reuse and greater innovation.
- Apr 15
- 4 min
How to set up a water bottle refill station
Support a culture of reuse in your community - our guide for establishing a water refill station.
- Nov 2, 2021
- 4 min
Eliminating single-use coffee bags in your cafe
A look at the packaging side of coffee beans, with tips to reduce single-use.
- Sep 28, 2021
- 4 min
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.
- Sep 2, 2021
- 3 min
Ordering compostable items for your business - our tips
Tips to help streamline your compostables order process so you get what you need.
- Aug 16, 2021
- 5 min
Reducing back-of-house plastics
Would you like to reduce your business's back of house plastics? Learn how to with this guide.
- Jul 29, 2021
- 7 min
Cafes - how to host a 'Use Your Own Cup Day'
Cafes.. take the lead on reusables! Our step-by-step guide on getting started.
- Mar 12, 2021
- 4 min
Helping cafes form the habit of reusables
We worked with cafes across the country to increase their use of reusables. See the amazing results!
- May 18, 2020
- 3 min
Using reusables for dine-in during COVID-19
Yes reusables are safe during Covid-19! How to use them safely for dine-in operations.
- Apr 16, 2020
- 4 min
Using reusables for takeaway during COVID-19
Yes reusables are safe during Covid-19! Our tips for incorporating them into your takeaway service.
- Mar 20, 2020
- 5 min
Using compostable takeaway packaging during COVID-19
Some quick tips for businesses on providing sustainable options for takeaway and delivery.
- Mar 16, 2020
- 6 min
Incredible plastic-free solutions to copy
Want to take it further? Innovative (but tried & tested) ideas to reduce single-use in your business.
- Mar 16, 2020
- 5 min
Sustainable marketing for plastic-free cafes
Our tips for you attract conscious customers who share your values and can help spread the word.
- Feb 8, 2020
- 5 min
Reusable Networks - how do they work?
Reusable solutions that are borrowed and returned. Here we explore how they work.
- Jan 17, 2020
- 5 min
Are you being greenwashed? Avoid false packaging claims
We’ll show you how to avoid false claims about the environmental credentials of packaging products.
- Nov 10, 2019
- 4 min
Plastic water bottles - what are the alternatives for cafes?
Plastic water bottles are a big litter item! We’ll help find the best alternative options.
- Oct 11, 2019
- 3 min
Staff training how-to for plastic free cafes
Now that you’ve switched away from plastic, let’s get your staff on board to ensure your success.
- Sep 8, 2019
- 5 min
Go plastic free & save money! A guide for cafes
Going plastic free doesn’t have to affect your bottom line - you could even save money! Find out how.
- Aug 16, 2019
- 7 min
Six problem plastics cafes can get rid of NOW
Going plastic free can be daunting. If you don't have the time to research options, we can help!
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