15 Nov, 2023 | Sustainability
By Bonnie Serov Australia is facing a pressing challenge to manage its plastic waste effectively while working towards ambitious recycling targets. The answer to this conundrum lies in advanced recycling technologies. In this blog, we’ll explore why Australia...
26 Jul, 2023 | Sustainability
It’s a simple challenge this week. All you have to do is, have a look inside your bins and compare them to the photos you took back at the beginning of the program. How did you do? What was easy for you and what was hard? Share your wins and your disappointments in...
19 Jul, 2023 | Sustainability
If you just read our blog about the impact of plastic in our kitchens, you may be about to throw out all your equipment. But wait! Transitioning to a plastic-free kitchen doesn’t mean you have to replace all your plastic utensils at once. A sustainable approach...
19 Jul, 2023 | Sustainability
Plastic is all around us and there’s no escaping it. It’s a lightweight and durable material, so there’s no wonder it’s popular. But there is growing concern about the health impacts of such widespread use. We all know the impact of plastic pollution in our ocean...
12 Jul, 2023 | Sustainability
What if you could avoid all the plastic waste from your food and drink? Is it possible in today’s world? This week’s challenge is to create a meal plan that avoids all plastic. We know that it would be a big ask for a lot of people to follow through and make all the...
12 Jul, 2023 | Sustainability, Tips
When it comes to food preservation, freezing is one of the most effective methods to maintain freshness and extend shelf life. While plastic containers and zip-loc bags are commonly used for freezing, glass jars offer a safer and more eco-friendly alternative....
5 Jul, 2023 | Sustainability
Have you met future you? They are run off their feet, they are tired and they cannot be bothered cooking tonight. They would normally reach for the phone to organise UberEats, or maybe stop at the supermarket at the way home to grab a ready-made meal. But wait, those...
5 Jul, 2023 | Sustainability
In today’s fast-paced world, convenience is king. Naturally, we look for the products that will make our lives easier so that we can keep up. Unfortunately, convenience has led to a significant environmental problem: plastic waste. Plastic, with its durability...
28 Jun, 2023 | Sustainability
We don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly. – Anne-Marie Bonneau, Zero-Waste Chef Reducing waste has become an important goal for many people as part of a low-impact lifestyle. But should we be...
28 Jun, 2023 | News, Sustainability
Last week, we set our goals. This week, our challenge to work out how to achieve those! A goal without a plan is just a wish, so let’s make that plan. We need to work out how we are going to do it, what we need to do it, and when we’ll do it. This planning exercise...
21 Jun, 2023 | Sustainability
It’s week 1 of Plastic Free Plan-it and we’re excited! We hope you are ready to wage war against the single-use plastics in your life! Our six-week program is all about making plans and being prepared so that we don’t fall into the trap of having to buy things in...
21 Jun, 2023 | Sustainability
Are you looking for a way to reduce your environmental impact and help end plastic pollution? Do you want to join millions of people around the world who are taking action to protect our planet? Then join the Plastic Free July movement! Plastic Free July is a global...
31 May, 2023 | Sustainability
by Bonnie Serov June 5th is World Environment Day and here at Manly Food Co-op, we’re celebrating by offering a reward to our members that get involved! Details at the bottom of the blog. As you might have heard, plastic pollution is a big problem for our...
23 May, 2023 | Sustainability
You may have heard the term circular economy used a lot recently, but what does it mean? And how does it help us tackle climate change? A circular economy, in a nutshell A circular economy is an alternative to the traditional linear “take-make-dispose”...
1 May, 2023 | News, Sustainability
We’ve partnered with ReCollect to raise funds by collecting 10c containers! If your family buys drinks in 10c containers and they usually go into your yellow bin, please consider signing up for the collection service by ReCollect and donating the proceeds to the...
22 Mar, 2023 | Sustainability
Recently the Australian packaging industry admitted that it cannot meet the 2025 target to recycle 70% of plastic waste. The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has estimated that in 2021 only 16% of plastic waste was recycled and forecasts that the shortfall...
7 Mar, 2023 | Sustainability
Have you ever stared at the bags of waste at the end of a party and thought “there must be a better way”? But it’s hard enough to plan a party without being overwhelmed by trying to make it sustainable as well. Luckily some wonderful people on the Northern Beaches...
28 Feb, 2023 | Sustainability, 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...
15 Feb, 2023 | Sustainability, Tips
Despite our best intentions to buy items for life and avoid packaging, sometimes we have things that need to be thrown out or recycled. But unfortunately only a few types of waste are welcome in our recycling bins. However, it is possible to recycle a lot more things...
