Why consumers are shunning plastic and making more sustainable choices
According to the Finder Green Report, 83% of Australians are actively taking steps to reduce their environmental impact. Using less plastic is the most common step they’re taking.
It’s not just consumers taking action. Governments are also responding to the plastic problem, with Australian states making various commitments to ban single-use plastics. Depending on the state, the bans will include straws, cutlery, food and drink containers and plastic-stemmed cotton buds. Consumers are opting for reusables from brands like RetroKitchen, Ever Eco, Go Bamboo and Little Mashies.
'Trend' is an understatement for the seismic shift from disposable to reusable. Although Plastic-free July is a chance to shine the spotlight on single-use plastic consumption, this is a concern that spreads beyond a single month for the majority of consumers. Our brands make it easy to meet the growing green demand.
Sustainable packaging
When consumers are making decisions about whether a product is recyclable, the most important factor they consider is whether the packaging is recyclable. While talk of single-use plastic most often extends to products like straws, coffee cups and plastic bags, product packaging is also a concern.
True to their brand name, Mindful Foods makes mindful choices in everything from the ingredients they select to the packaging they use. The Organic and Activated Walnuts are made in Australia from 100% Australian ingredients, activated in filtered water and probiotic green tea kombucha, and packaged in sustainable glass bottles.
Plastic-free personal care
The beauty and personal care industry is responsible for a vast amount of single-use plastic. With 120 billion packaging units created each year – 91% of which aren’t recycled – it’s a serious plastic problem. However, there are personal care brands leading the way with plastic-free alternatives.
Woohoo Body offers innovative solutions with deodorant in tins and biodegradable cardboard tubes. The all-natural deodorant and anti-chafe sticks are free from toxins and aluminium salt, catering to a broad set of consumer concerns.
Each bar of Shampoo with a Purpose, the O.G. Shampoo and Conditioner Bar, is equivalent to six regular bottles of shampoo and conditioner. The plastic-free bars are sustainable, cost-effective, and convenient.
Green cleaning
Within the broader trend of eco-cleaning, consumers are pushing for plastic-free. According to research, 52% of Australians would support a ban on plastic bottles for home-care products, demonstrating a movement towards plastic free.
Koala Eco makes conscious and sustainable choices across the entire range of products. The Apothecary Glass Bottle with Spray Trigger, is designed as a plastic-free refill alternative. The stylish option can be reused again and again for concentrates or decanting larger refill bottles.
A leader in single-use plastic alternatives, the Ever Eco range includes sustainable cleaning accessories. The Dish Brush is made from plants, with a bamboo handle with sisal brushes. A replacement head is also available as the ideal companion sale.
