List of reusable & waste-free alternatives to single-use

Overview

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Local and National initiatives supporting alternatives to single-use decorations, packaging and materials in Byron Shire. 

This is not a complete or council endorsed supplier list, but it is a great place to start to find reusable, waste-free and economical alternatives to Single-Use.  

Swap and reuse systems

Supplier Details 
Huskee Cup Reusable cup exchange program 
Re-Plated Reusable meal box systems
ReturnR Reusable packaging for re-use and share schemes
Better Cup Reusable products and consulting services
Retub Reswap Community Reuse Library 
Skip Zero Reusable cup swap initiative
Upper Cup Reuseable food and beverage packaging

Reuse at events

Supplier Details 
Green My Plate Closed loop reuse and wash system for food vendors and events
B-Alternative  Sustainable reuse systems and consulting for festivals and events 
Mullum Cares Supporting events and organisations to reduce waste. 
Turn Cups TURN Systems Reusable cup system for events and businesses

Repair

Supplier  Details
Northern Rivers Reuse and Repair Trail   Network of reuse and repair events, centres, and businesses 
Mullumbimby Repair Cafe  Regular supported repair workshops
I-fixit  Free Online Repair Guides and Community 

Bulk Stores

Supplier Location 
Santos Organics  Mullumbimby, Byron Bay  
The Source  Mullumbimby, Byron Bay  
Fundies  Byron Bay 
Brunswick Heads Health Food Shop  Brunswick Heads 
Food Culture Ocean Shores 

Second-Hand Stores

Supplier Location 
Re-Market  Byron Resource Recovery Centre (Myocum) 
Global Ripple Byron Industrial  
Salvos Store Byron Bay 
Lifeline  Byron Bay 
Anglican Op Shop  Byron Bay 
Vinnies   Brunswick Heads 
CAWI Op Shop Brunswick Heads 
Red Cross  Brunswick Heads 
Vinnies  Mullumbimby