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TOGETHER WE CAN GO PLASTIC FREE! BIOPAK 5% DISCOUNT OFFER for new members of Make the Switch
According to Byron Shire Council’s recycling guidelines, every single takeaway coffee cup and lid, regardless of the so-called ‘recycling’ symbols placed on them, should be placed into the red-bin stream to go into landfill at Lismore. However, local coffee maker Zentveld’s is now using a 100% plastic-free paper cup that does not contain any linings of plastics, bioplastics (PLA) or waxes, and is, according to Bec Zentveld, recyclable ‘like paper or cardboard – you just flatten it, and put it in either the green or yellow bin. It is being tested, but it should be compostable in commercial compost within 120 days’. The cup, made by MPM-Castaway, uses water-based inks and what they call a
Find out more & join at: plasticfreebyron.com/join
Bec Zentveld (r) with owner Jane Crilley (l) of Suffolk Bakery who are super keen to be the first café in Byron Shire to serve coffee in the new cup. Photo by Jeff Dawson
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Join Plastic Free Byron's Make the Switch program (it's free) and for the first 3 months enjoy a 5% discount on BioPak purchases. Make the Switch works with food retailers in Byron to help them switch away from single-use plastics.
‘water-based dispersion coating’ so it does not need to have a plastic lining removed for recycling. Tests according to the EN 13432 composting certificate are currently in progress.
y All day vegan breakfast y vegan meals y toasties
9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday 9am to 3pm Sunday
VEGAN G ELATO & BERNA DIS GELATO
1/53 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby y 0406 422 465
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Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina FB/Insta: wharfbarballina 12–24 Fawcett St, Ballina 6686 5259
EVERY MONDAY HALF PRICE PIZZA Dine in and take away www.wharfbarballina.com.au
at The Bangalow Bowlo Restaurant, Events & Catering 21 Byron Bay Road, Bangalow 6687 2741 www.onegreenacre.com.au Open Tue–Sun 12 to 8.30pm Seven Miles Coffee, lunch, dinner, events and catering.
With a menu the whole family will love, One Green Acre is committed to sustainable and ethical food, that is a great price and locally sourced. Specials: Tuesday: Stone and Wood curry night Thursday: Chook night Sunday: Full roast
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Billi’s Indian Open Tuesday – Sunday 4.30pm to late Closed Monday 8 Wilfred St, Billinudgel BYO. Credit cards 6680 3352
Mon-Fri lunch & dinner closed Sundays Dinner from 5pm. 3/31 Lawson St, Byron Bay www.facebook.com/ pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469
St Elmo Dining Room & Bar
BANGALOW
One Green Acre
Success Thai
AUTHENTIC INDIAN RESTAURANT • 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!
Mon-Sat: 5pm till late. Sun: 5pm till 10pm. Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Lane, Byron Bay 6680 7426
Menus available on Facebook
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
Byron Bay Olive Company
The Byron Bay Olive Company is based at the start of the Industrial estate.
From our kitchen ‘La Cuisine’ we produce the tastiest 2/29 Brigantine St marinated olives, sweet garlic and tapenades according Industrial Estate Open Mon–Sat/9am–4pm to our French family’s recipes. We also offer a range of the best sandwiches in the bay, gourmet cheeses and 0431 842 340 surprising add-ons to liven up your platters! byronbayolivescompany.com
Targa Modern European Cafe • Restaurant • Bar 11 Marvell Street
Byron Bay 6680 9960 targabyronbay.com targabyronbay@gmail.com
Loft Byron Bay 4 Jonson Street, Byron Bay 6680 9183
Book online: loftbyronbay.com.au @loftbyronbay
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All your favourites every lunch and dinner Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh delicious Thai food for you. BYO only Welcome for lunch, dinner and takeaway.
OPEN - 7 days Breakfast & Lunch Dinner Tuesday to Saturday All day menus, licensed bar DINE AT DUSK 2 Course $40, 3 Course $50 – seated by 5.30pm only Happy hour AFTERNOONS 4–6pm daily $12 Cocktails, $7 beers, $8 wines, $13 Moet Live acoustic music – Fridays 6pm
Just off the sand at famous Main Beach and centrally elevated above bustling Jonson Street and Bay Lane, Loft has the ultimate Byron Bay vibe. Wander up from the beach any day after noon and enjoy impressive food, irresistible cocktails and plenty of beers. Share plates, mains, oysters and incredible deli boards featuring local and international favourites. Open every day noon till midnight.
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