RedCycle is dead – what now?

28 Feb, 2023 | News, Tips

You might have seen in the news that RedCycle is now in liquidation and that Coles and Woolworths have offered to store the stockpiled soft plastics backlog that RedCycle has been unable to process. But is this just greenwashing? Are the big supermarkets even pushing...

How To Wear and Care for Your Mask

9 Sep, 2020 | News, Tips

We actively encourage the use of masks when you shop at Manly Food Co-op. Like most grocery stores, it’s very hard to socially distance when shopping at your Co-op. Wearing a mask adds an extra element of safety for everyone. As a zero waste advocate we also...

A COVID Safe Co-op

19 Aug, 2020 | News, Tips

Your Co-op has come a long way since declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic on March 11th, 2020. After initially closing to set up an online order system, we have gradually opened up the shop. We are now operating near normal, and it’s easy to forget how far...

Tips for a Plastic Free Life

16 Jul, 2020 | News, Tips

These tips are designed to go hand in hand with our recent posts about Plastic Free July that you can find here and here. Going plastic free is a journey, and we can all use a few handy tips now and then to help us through. Shopping Tips Get into the habit of shopping...

Plastic Free Entertaining Ideas

9 Jul, 2020 | News, Tips

Plastic free entertaining sometimes feels like an impossible ideal. If you google party or celebration you will be confronted with a sea of photos that almost exclusively include plastic. Plastic balloons, plastic streamers, plastic cups and plates and more. And for...

Gift Ideas for an Earth Friendly Christmas

3 Dec, 2019 | News, Tips

Gift ideas can be a struggle for anyone living a busy life and juggling 101 different tasks in the lead up towards Christmas.  We’re here to help you live a zero waste lifestyle, including at Christmas.  When it comes to thinking about Christmas gifts,...