RedCycle is dead – what now?
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...
Zero-Waste Butter Tofu
Butter chicken or murgh makhani is a firm favourite in many households but this recipe tweaks it to use our plastic-free firm tofu instead of the traditional chicken for a truly zero-waste dish. All the ingredients are available at the Co-op so you only need to buy...
Have a Very Eco Christmas
What is an eco Christmas? And how do you go about creating your own eco Christmas? Did you know that Christmas is THE most wasteful time of year? Workers at Kimbriki, our landfill site on the Northern Beaches, dread Christmas. The additional waste generated...
Christmas Gift Ideas
By Yvonne Pflieger Only two more weeks to go. Are you still looking for Christmas Gifts that are useful and reusable over and over again? You can find them at your Co-Op. Be inspired. ? HoneyBee Beeswax food wraps (from $11.94 member price) are the perfect alternative...
Taste of Manly 2018
By Yvonne Pflieger Taste of Manly brought an amazing 120,000 visitors to Manly over the last weekend of May, apparently 20% more than the previous year. The weather was beautiful and we had the opportunity to be there with a stall as part of the Sustainability Hub...
Back to School Giveaway – Our Winner
And we have a winner: Nora Sadler sent in the following on how to prepare healthy, zero waste lunches. One of the big secrets is to be prepared. Nora will receive a beautiful lunchbox courtesy of Love Mae. Nora invested in a dehydrator to make: Dehydrated fruit:...
Still looking for the perfect Christmas Gift? Here are more Co-Op style ideas
By Chloe Brant and Yvonne Pflieger Still needing some inspiration on what Christmas Gifts to get your loved ones, friends, or colleagues? Don’t worry, there’s still time to get your Christmas Shopping done and we’ve got you covered at the Co-Op! Here are some...
SKINMADE – Our Choice for Sustainable Skincare
By Jenna Jensen Effective, affordable, simple, Australian-made, and free of harmful ingredients are just some of the reasons Skinmade is the skin care range we stock at the co-op. Not only that, but Skinmade is just as passionate about the environment as we are. You...
Christmas Gift Ideas for Mum and the Kids
By Chloe Brant Stuck for ideas on what to get the kids for Christmas? Or perhaps you’re looking for the perfect christmas gift for mum? Never fear, the Co-Op is here to help! We’ve got you covered for kid-friendly presents and eco-friendly gifts that mum will love....