Choose to Reuse – Make a small change for big impact

Keeping Covid-safe has meant that some single-use items, such as takeaway coffee cups and plastic food containers have increased. But don’t fear – there is still much we can do to make an impact!

BYO Sunshine Coast invites everyone take up the challenge to refuse single-use and bring your own items instead.  

Whether you’re heading to work, on the go, doing the shopping or eating out, there are plenty of plastic-free or zero waste options to embrace.

Join the challenge to #BYO Sunshine Coast 

#BYOSunshineCoast invites everyone to take up the challenge to ditch single-use and bring plastic-free items instead. To help inspire you, we’ve rounded up a simple guide to creating your own plastic-free kit to help minimise everyday waste.

• 14 tips for reducing plastic use in the kitchen
• The last straw – The best reusable straw options (note story needs updating – see below)
• Take the Pesky Plastics Quiz 
• Ditch the plastic wrap and use beeswax wraps instead. Learn how to Make your own beeswax wraps in this video from the Living Smart workshop
• In time for summer holidays, check out our Tips for zero waste camping trips
• Find out all you need to know about modern cloth nappies with and online presentation

Breakdown of waste found in Sunshine Coast Waterways over a 12 month period

Join a beach clean up

With a surge in single use plastics due to Covid-19, local environmental groups are concerned about the potential impact of even more plastic pollution on Sunshine Coast marine life.

Connect with our local beach clean-up groups and join one of their events or head your local waterway or park and do a DIY clean-up.

• Visionary Ocean Warriors 
• Cam Saves the World
• Sunshine Coast Council Beach clean up program
• Clean up Australia day (first Sunday in March)
• Clean up for hatchlings (annually in February)