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… Business responses re: War on Coffee Cup Waste story - continued Espressohead Café: We have been selling Keep Cups for over a year now and offer a free coffee on purchase and a 30¢ discount on every coffee after (when using the Keep Cup or any other refillable cup). Sales of the Keep Cups has increased greatly since War On Waste was aired, but only about 50 per cent of people who bought them keep bringing them back. People forget and get out of the habit very quickly. The more publicity about it the better, I think, to keep reminding people. Top Shop: We offer a 50¢ discount to our customers if they bring their own cup. We have two choices for those customers who arrive without their own cup, but don’t want to use a takeaway cup… you can purchase a new reusable cup or you can buy a vintage ceramic ‘TipCup’ cup for 50¢ – see box. We are in
Coffee cups are only one slice of the takeaway food waste pie. Though we haven’t included this part of their responses, many cafes also commented on their approach to tackling other waste, such as food containers, plastic bags and disposable cutlery. discussion with a Melbourne-based company SimplyCups, who are developing a single resource stream of coffee cups to enable the development of a specialised recycling facility. your own mug. We use no plastic lining in our takeaway cups, and we use only white takeaway cups.
Henry’s Bakery: We have a reusable coffee cup range and offer a discount for customers who use any reusable cups – not just ours :). Our reusable cups are sturdy and great quality, so have fewer issues than some of the cheaper ones. We use a special biodegradable cup from Biopak that can be recycled by our local council’s facilities (and yours, I believe).
Wild Tahini Café: The cups I use are 100 per cent recyclable
The Spotted Pig: Our cups are certified biodegradable.
Spoke Coffee Brewers: We discount the coffee if you bring
(not compostable). I sell reusable cups.
Lennox Head
Unlike traditional paper cups that use a petroleum-based plastic lining, Cups-To-Grow are lined with a bioplastic lining PLA (polylactic-acid) harvested from corn starch, a naturally renewable resource.
Café Marius Espresso and Tapas Bar: We discount the coffee if you bring your own mug. We use no plastic lining in our takeaway cups, and we use only white takeaway cups.
Lismore Flock Espresso & Eats: We discount the cost of the coffee if a customer brings in their own cup. We are in the process of ordering in reusable cups for customers to buy.
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BALLINA
BYRON BAY
Ballina RSL Club River St, Ballina 6681 9500 www.ballinarsl.com.au Open 7 Days from 8am Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks
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New Breakfast Menu Out Now
Italian at the Pacific
Monday to Saturday 8am to 11am
Open for Dinner & Cocktails 7 days from 6pm till late Next to the Beach Hotel Bay Street 6680 7055 italianatthepacific.com.au
Boardwalk Buffet Breakfast Every Sunday from 8am Adult $19.90 Child U/12 $9.90 Under 5 Years Free
Succulent Café BILLINUDGEL AUTHENTIC INDIAN RESTAURANT
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• Chef specials every night • Exciting New Menu • 10% off for seniors every day • Catering available for parties • Vegan and gluten free food available • Complimentary papadams if pre-booked!
Open Tuesday – Sunday 4.30pm to late Closed Monday 8 Wilfred St, Billinudgel BYO. Credit cards 6680 3352
BYRON BAY
The Beet Vegan Restaurant
Byron Bay’s first 100% vegan restaurant. Ethical. Compassionate. Healthy. Delicious. Lunch Specials from $13, Takeaway & home delivery, large range of gluten-free dishes Facebook/Instagram: @thebeetbyronbay www.thebeet.com.au
Lunch – Thur–Sun 12–2.30pm Dinner – Wed–Sun from 5.30pm Closed Monday and Tuesday Shop 6 Woolworths Plaza 90-96 Jonson Street Bookings: 6685 6520
Treehouse on Belongil Full Cocktail & Wine Bar. Extensive Menu Includes Tapas, Mains, Desserts and Famous Woodfired Pizzas. 25 Childe St, Byron Bay 6680 9452
Novella Open 7 days. Mon–Wed 6.30am–4pm Thurs–Sun 6.30am till late. Bay Street – opp surf club Bookings: 6685 7358 novellabyronbay.com.au @novellabyronbay
New summer menu out now! Share plates, mains, desserts and famous Treehouse wood-fired pizza. Our kitchen is open all day and night. Presenting incredible original music in Byron’s most intimate atmosphere. Check our website or Facebook for the gig guide. facebook.com/treehouse.belongil treehouseonbelongil.com
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner by the Sea! Live Music Thurs & Fri from 5pm Taco Thursdays $5 tacos, beers and sangria with $10 margaritas. GF options avail. Dine in and takeaway. Fully Licensed
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Italian at the Pacific provides a bustling atmospheric restaurant, dishing up contemporary inspired Italian cuisine and some of Byron’s finest cocktails and wines.
NOW SERVING Japanese Ramen for DINNER!
Succulent Café now open for dinner! Starting June 9 we will be serving Japanese noodles (Ramen) for just $10 on the day! (Limited serving) Official dinner opens June 15th and every Thursday to Saturday 5-9pm serving Japanese Ramen and alternative FB: succulent café Asian fusion cuisine! Instagram: byronbaysucculentcafe Our experienced Japanese chef will be preparing meals Open daily from 8am till 3pm. only from fresh, local products! Gluten free and Vegan Fully licensed, BYO wine only friendly! Come in and warm up this winter!
Shop 3, 8 Byron Street, Byron Bay P 6685 5711
St Elmo Dining Room & Bar Mon-Sat: 5pm till late. Sun: 5pm till 10pm. Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426
St Elmo is a place where you can enjoy great company, first-class food, sophisticated cocktails and an extensive wine list. St Elmo is plating up modern Spanish cuisine to be enjoyed amongst friends and family. Our menus change regularly and feature daily specials.
www.stelmodining.com
Sura Asian Cuisine
Self-serve Buffett Thai, Chinese and Korean
10 different options each day Open every day Self-Serve 12 Midday–9.30pm Take-Away from just $8 1/47 Jonson Street, Byron or Phone 6685 7732 Dine in ALL YOU CAN EAT (only Wednesday & Saturday) sura.asian.au@gmail.com + 1 can of drink just $12.90
Warung Bagus 3/14 Bay St (opposite the surf club) 7am–5pm daily Dine in or takeaway 6685 5194
Elixiba Mon–Fri 9.30am–3pm 5pm–Late Brunch & Lunch until 3pm Dinner from 5pm 7 Days! Sat–Sun 9am–Late Brunch until 3pm Shop 10, Feros Arcade 23 Jonson St 6685 6845
Casual beachfront cafe with indoor/outdoor seating and sea views. All-day breakfast, Indonesian lunch, plus snacks and coffee, juices, smoothies and cakes. Gluten-free specialists with a great variety of vegan options plus beef, chicken and fish. Follow us! @warungbagusbyronbay Elixiba Plant Based Restaurant and Bar A delicious vegan dining experience. Tapas, mains and heavenly desserts all house made and gluten free. Exclusive craft beers, herbal elixirs, exquisite cocktails and a unique atmosphere. Dine in/Takeaway/Catering/Functions
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