Manly Food Co-op Blog and News

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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 and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This July, take just one step towards a plastic free world - visit us. Here are 5 easy ways to plastic-free shop at the Manly Food Co-op this month. Checkout our video below. We would like to thank Itchy Feet Digital for taking some fantastic footage for us recently....