Education

Simply Cups believe education and knowledge empowers us all to do the right thing.

We want to make sure you are well informed and have the right information to make the right decisions to keep our planet clean.

Back to School: Sustainability Tips

Here's some quick tips to help make going to school more sustainable.

Soft Plastic Recycling Update

Soft plastic, an overview According to Clean Up Australia's most recent Litter Report, soft plastic pieces such as plastic bags, bread...

Are you providing accurate and trusted disposal advice on your packaging?

Breaking down the common packaging disposal symbols in Australia and what they mean.

What is the Container Deposit Scheme

The Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) is an initiative aimed at promoting recycling, reducing litter and reinforcing product stewardship.

How to recycle coffee cups

Discover how to recycle your coffee cups (and other paper cups) in Australia.

What is e-waste?

Sending e-waste to landfill poses numerous significant environmental risks.

Can I recycle coffee cup lids?

Even though lids are typically made from plastic they’re not necessarily all recyclable through kerbside recycling.

Can you recycle coffee cups?

Coffee cups can be recycled with a dedicated recycling program, such as Simply Cups. Coffee cups cannot be recycled in kerbside recycling.

Why are bees important?

Australia is home to around 2,000 species of bee (out of the 20,000 species across the world). These bees have co-evolved with our native...

Hard things to recycle - and where to recycle them!

Use our guide below to learn more about hard to recycle items and where to recycle them! Batteries Bedding and Towels Blister Packs...

What is greenwashing?

Have you ever noticed a company promote that their products are recyclable or that they are environmentally friendly but don’t provide...

How do I compost my coffee cup?

You have found yourself with a 'compostable' coffee cup ... but how do you compost it? Unfortunately, putting it in general waste doesn’t...