Taking your own coffee cup to a cafe has never been easier since ABC's War on Waste series. It kicked cafes and the public into gear, with many getting on board with the waste-free movement. In fact, you'd probably have a hard time finding a cafe that doesn't support the use of a BYO cup.
Why are take-away cups so bad?
They’re made of cardboard, so they’ve got to be recyclable, right? Unfortunately not! Disposable coffee cups are lined with a protective plastic film that stops liquid from seeping through, so they can’t simply be recycled along with paper and cardboard. So, straight to landfill.
Where to get your fix
Here’s a round-up of cafes that have a commitment to waste reduction by selling, accepting or incentivising the use of keep cups or coffee mugs. Choose these cafes next time you need a coffee fix and ask anyone not yet following this philosophy to get on board!
Note, the information provided here is subject to change. Head over to https://responsiblecafes.org for more.
Nevaeh's Cafe
22 Harry Chan Ave, Darwin City Discount: : $0.50
Cafe 21
28 Smith St, Darwin City Discount: up to $1.80 ($3.00 coffee)
Raw Bean Espresso
39 Smith Street, Darwin City Discount: $0.30
Salvatores Cafe
21 Knuckey Street, Darwin City Discount: $3.00 coffee
KOPI STOP
1/2 Harriet Place Darwin City Discount: $0.50
Chris's Coffee
Raffles Plaza, 2/1 Buffalo Ct, Darwin City Discount: $0.50
Mad about Coffee
2/3 Parap Pl, Parap Discount: $0.50
Parap Pool
77 Ross Smith Ave, Parap
Discount: $0.50
Lucky Bat Cafe
3/7 Pavonia Place, Nightcliff Discount: $1.00
DTOWN COFFEE ROASTERS
26/48 Trower Road, Millner Discount: $0.50
Thrive Darwin
742 Vanderlin Drive, Berrimah Discount: $0.50
Jay's Coffee Bar
Nightcliff Jetty and Rapid Creek Markets, Nightcliff Discount: $0.50
Nightcliff Pool
259 Casuarina Dr, Nightcliff Discount: $0.50
Kings Wholefood Artisan
80 University Ave, Durack Discount: $0.50
Twice Daily Cafe
1/1 Calvin Street, Yarrawonga Discount: $0.50
Words by Chantelle Scott