PLASTIC FREE TASMANIA
A partnership with the Tourism Industry Council Tasmania (TICT) to bring the Plastic Free Places Program to Tasmanian Tourism Businesses.
FREE SUPPORT FOR ACCREDITED TASMANIAN TOURISM BUSINESSES & TICT MEMBERS.
Your guests care about sustainability. And you need practical solutions that actually work for your business.
The Plastic Free Places Program gives you exactly that. Through our partnership with TICT, Tasmanian tourism operators get free access to expert and ongoing support to reduce single-use plastics across their operations.
We've worked with thousands of businesses across Australia to eliminate over 40 million single-use items. We understand your challenges, and we're here to help you.
BEST OF ALL, IT'S COMPLETELY FREE*.
Limited window to join until August 31. Places are limited.
*This program is FREE for QTF accredited tourism businesses, and $150 for non-accredited tourism businesses (redeemable upon QTF accreditation.
Questions? See our FAQ's
WHY JOIN?
There's some great reasons to join! Here are a few
SAVE MONEY
Cafes switching to reusables report saving over $100 per week. Hotels using bulk dispensers can cut amenity costs by up to 70%. We'll help you crunch the numbers before you make any changes, including breakeven timeframes and long-term cost reductions.
MEET GUEST EXPECTATIONS
Around 70% of travellers factor sustainability into their travel decisions and many are willing to pay a premium for them. Show your guests you're serious about sustainability with visible, meaningful changes that enhance their experience.
PREPARE FOR REGULATIONS
Tasmania is developing legislation to phase out certain single-use plastics, following similar bans in other Australian states. Get ahead of the curve with solutions that work for your business now and into the future.
EASY & TAILORED
You're busy running your business. We'll do the research on suppliers and provide sector-specific guidance so you don't have to figure it all out yourself. We've already helped thousands of businesses make this transition successfully.
TOURISM AWARDS
Participation in Plastic Free Places Tasmania may support future Tourism Awards submissions (subject to eligibility), highlighting your commitment to environmental action and industry leadership.
WHAT YOU GET
✓ Assessment of your current operations (online outside of Hobart)
✓ Customised recommendations for your business
✓ Sector-specific cost calculators and breakeven timeframes
✓ Help sourcing reusable alternatives and local suppliers
✓ Implementation guidance and troubleshooting support
✓ Promotional support and recognition for your efforts
✓ Expert advice until end of 2026
This program is fully funded by TICT. You'll only pay for the solutions you choose to implement.
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WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY
Participating in the program prompted us to look at our ordering history. We waste 189,000 pieces of single-use takeaway coffee cups and lids a year, and could save up to $13,000 yearly across both of our stores if we promoted a greater focus on reusables.
Blackbird Cafe - Cairns, Queensland
"It’s almost impossible to throw an event now using single-use plastic. The product itself is as expensive if not more expensive than compostable cups, the regulations and even public pressure makes it nearly impossible not to do."
Manchild Brewing - St Helens, Tasmania
Last year we achieved our most successful and significant reduction in festival waste. Each year we are planning on improving our sustainability and we are grateful for the Plastic Free Places program to make it so easy to implement.