Getting ready for going plastic free in July doesn't come without its challenges!

PART ONE 

The lead-up and getting prepared – possible issues and sourcing alternatives.

Cable ties:

We use a lot of cable ties in the warehouse, from packaging EnviroPods for delivery to assembling cartridges.

To change to metal cable ties during July would significantly increase costs!

(Bunnings)

500x plastic ties                   $ 10.00

10x Metal ties                     $ 10.00

Packaging Tape:

Unable to find non-plastic packaging tape, we switched to a biodegradable tape made from recycled plastics. This had to be imported from Australia again at a cost increase.

Everything is wrapped in plastic!

Trying to find alternatives to the products we currently use, is proving very frustrating!  I have found that even “eco-friendly” come in plastic packaging.

Extra times to source non-plastic

I generally order the next weeks shopping on a Friday morning with delivery Monday morning, this usually takes 10-20 mins. As of the first Monday of July, I have allocated 1.5 hrs to drive around to source replacement plastic-free products.

NEXT UP - SHOPPING FOR THE WEEK!