Cairns Plastic Free Business Directory

We’ve started a plastic-free business directory for Cairns and would love your input! Do you own a single-use plastic free business? Can you think of a business that you frequent that should be on the list? Fill out the form below and let us know – we will...

Response Guide: Qld Gov Survey on plastic bag ban

  The Queensland Government has committed to banning single-use plastic bags in 2018 – hoorah! They have released a discussion paper and are seeking public input via an online survey into what a ban may look like in practice. The CAFNEC Marine Response Team...

DIY: Almond Milk

You’ll need: 1 cup almonds 4 cups water Colander Blender Muslin cloth or teatowel for straining Method Soak almonds overnight in water Strain soaked water and rinse almonds Place in blender and add 4 cups of water Blend until smooth and creamy Strain blended...

Plastic Free Bathroom & Sanitary Products

Here’s a few links to some plastic free companies that you can order from online Toilet paper: Who Gives a Crap sell plastic free toilet paper that is delivered to you door. The paper is 100% recyclable and half of their profits are donated to water aid. Beauty...

How to make your own insect repellent

Ingredients: Coconut oil Eucalyptus oil Tea tree oil Citronella oil Instructions: For a 25ml bottle of repellent: fill 90% with coconut oil. Add 5 drops of citronella, 2 drops of eucalypt and 2 drops of tea tree – voila! The coconut oil moisterises the skin,...