Watch video below of petition delivery to Parliament
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Watch video below of petition delivery to Parliament 〰️
why we need to do this
What are we asking of our government?
How Can I support this?
faqs
What will we use instead?
Will this work for everyone?
Who is supporting this?
who are we?
your voice? your thoughts?
The Future We Believe In…
Standing on the Frontlines of Change…
We believe in a future where Aotearoa New Zealand is free from avoidable single-use waste and pollution. Where we respect and treasure the resources that have gone into producing the vessels we use to carry our drink and kai (food). Where the luxury of going out to eat or drink is an occasion to connect communities, rather than harm our only home.
In this future, our beaches, waterways, and whenua (land) stay pristine. Our urban environments are clean, protected, and safe. Our waste systems are not needlessly burdened. Our people look out for each other and te taiao (the environment), and behave responsibly as guardians.
In this future, we use and support accessible, reusable packaging alternatives for food and drink. This culture of reuse makes us more conscious and connected, honours the kai and drink we consume plus the people who prepared it for us, and looks after Papatūānuku, Ranginui, me ō rāua uri.
By supporting the Reuse Revolution, we inhabit the frontlines of change. Aotearoa New Zealand can lead the world, with integrity, innovation and commonsense, into a future without over-consumption of energy and resources. Taking away throwaways is the first step in this societal shift. It’s about creating a future generation of Kiwis to whom reuse, repurpose, and refill are normal parts of daily life. A small thing of world-changing importance.
He Waka Eke Noa/We’re all in this together
OUR THREE ESSENTIAL WERO (CHALLENGES)
Everyone in society has a role to play in making our single-use-free future a reality. This is not the time to leave it to ‘someone else’.
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Call on our Government to lead
Many people, community groups, and businesses are already saying “no” to single-use and “yes” to reuse. Government has the tools to scale up, speed up this change, and level the playing field for everybody. Using the Waste Minimisation Act 2008, they can take away the throwaway option entirely and design, build, and fund accessible, reusable alternatives to scale. By embracing this wero, our Government not only lets us know they’ve got our backs, but they also put Aotearoa New Zealand on the map as a reuse nation, and set a global standard that could influence the world.
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Business
Hospitality businesses, events, festivals, venues, and the tourist industry. Work together to be brave, take a stand, and phase-out single-use food and drink serviceware in your establishments. Already, many cafes across Aotearoa New Zealand are ditching single-use coffee cups. Restaurants and delis are offering discounts when customers BYO containers. Festivals and events are switching to reusable cups only, and hiring wash stations for reusable crockery. Reuse systems are expanding throughout hospitality and embracing these actions shows you want no part in enabling a throwaway culture. Taking away throwaways lets the Government know that they can ban single-use and you won’t freak out; you’ll make it work. Take this step and we will support you!
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All of Us
Normalising a culture of reuse starts with us. No need to wait for Government and business to catch up! Let’s commit to play our part in triggering the Reuse Revolution; now. Let’s refuse single-use, make use of reusable takeaway cup or container systems, bring our own cup or spoon when we’re ‘on-the-go’ or make time to sit down and stay. On those days when we forget our cup, when we’re in a rush and the only other option is disposable, maybe we choose to go without our morning coffee. Will we survive? Probably.