by Responsible Cafes | Dec 1, 2020 | In the Media
Our biggest fears have been confirmed. The data is in. When hot water is poured into a plastic lined cup… what do you think happens to the contents of your super smooth and delicious latte? In a recent study by Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur researchers set...
by Responsible Cafes | Nov 17, 2020 | In the Media, Uncategorised
What is that we hear? Is the tide turning on single-use plastic and are governments finally listening to that changes that we all want and need? It would seem so. The Western Australian state government conducted over a 13 week period in 3 of Perth’s...
by Responsible Cafes | Jul 16, 2020 | In the Media
By Bruce Klaic “The Queensland government will move to ban plastic straws, cutlery, stirrers and plates in a bid to stem the destructive effects of plastic on marine life and waterways.” Good morning, good coffee and good news, what is better than that!? But...
by RachelDraper | Feb 6, 2019 | In the Media
The challenge is on to coffee lovers to take their own mugs when buying takeaway coffee – and save money in the process. Dungog Shire Council is urging cafes to help reduce disposable coffee cup waste by offering discounts to customers who bring in reusable cups....
by Responsible Cafes | Jul 30, 2018 | In the Media
It’s not just the straws or plastic bags. One of the worst offenders when it comes to plastic is the single use, disposable coffee cup due to its plastic lining. The humble coffee cup has become one of the defining objects of modern Australia: It tells people,...
by Responsible Cafes | Jul 18, 2018 | In the Media
Coffee drinkers who bring keep cups or mugs will get a discount of 50 cents at The Coffee Club and Starbucks, as the war on plastic heats up. LISTEN HERE Responsible Cafes general manager Jo Horsley said using a keep cup makes consumers feel better about their...
