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.

Easy plants to grow in spring

Here are some easy plants to grow including flowers, vegetables, fruits and herbs.

A guide to compost bins, worm farms and bokashi bins.

Breaking down the three most common ways to compost.

Is food waste really a problem?

Why is food waste a problem and what can we do about it?

Are you making these common recycling mistakes?

Learn what the common recycling mistakes are and how to avoid them.

What’s the difference between biodegradable and compostable

Understanding the difference between the two can help us choose more sustainable options.

What is the waste hierarchy?

Discover the waste hierarchy, a framework for sustainable living.

Back to School: Sustainability Tips

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

Soft Plastic Recycling Update

*last update July 2024 Soft plastic, an overview According to Clean Up Australia's most recent Litter Report, soft plastic pieces such as...

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...