
IT’S TIME TO GIVE SINGLE-USE THE FLICK
Plastic pollution is choking our planet, costing Australians more than we realise—environmentally, economically, and socially. Every single-use item we throw away comes with hidden costs: waste disposal fees, higher cost of living, and long-term environmental damage. But there’s a better way.
At Boomerang Alliance, we believe in a future where reuse is the norm, not the exception.
Right now, we are advocating for the Australian Government to introduce a 30% reuse target as a starting point. By embracing a circular economy, we can reduce waste, lower costs, and create a cleaner Australia. The solution starts with us—and it starts now.
WHY CHOOSE REUSE?

Cut Costs, Save Money
Single-use plastics may seem convenient, but they’re expensive in the long run. Especially when you consider the costs of landfilling and the price we pay for local councils for waste management.

Reuse is a Climate Solution
Every minute, millions of single-use plastics are discarded, many ending up in our oceans and harming wildlife. Reuse systems—such as refillable bottles, bulk dispensers, and deposit return schemes— tackle plastic pollution and are a proven climate solution, according to the UN’s Turning Off the Tap roadmap.

Support a Circular Economy
A circular economy keeps resources in use for as long as possible and at their highest value, reducing waste and pollution. That means when eventually discarded, resources are disposed of at their highest value rather than recycling which is at their lowest. By choosing to reuse, we can drive sustainable growth, support green jobs, and ensure a thriving environment.

OUR VISION FOR A REUSABLE AUSTRALIA
We’re on a mission to empower Australia to give up single-use for good. Our Choose to Reuse in Australia report outlines how we can build reuse systems that work—for individuals, businesses, and governments. The report provides real-world examples, from deposit return schemes to packaging take-back programs, showing how reuse can be seamlessly integrated into daily life.
Right now, we’re at a critical crossroads: single-use plastics are flooding our environment, contributing to climate change, and increasing cost-of-living pressures. It’s time for a bold, national shift to reusable packaging by 2030.
That’s why we’re launching our ‘Reuse Australia Program’ with the ‘Year of Reuse’ to supercharge the transition away from single-use plastics. And we need your support to make it happen.
Our vision is simple: an Australia where single-use is not only undesirable but entirely unacceptable. Our Plastic Free Places Program has proved that it’s possible.
Together, we can build a future where reusables are the norm, waste is reduced, and resources are kept in circulation.

WE BELIEVE IN AUSTRALIA'S POTENTIAL TO LEAD THE WORLD IN SUSTAINABILITY

Reuse 2025
In 2017, Boomerang Alliance started the Plastic Free Noosaproject. Our goal was to assist businesses to reduce single-use plastics, and create a guide for other communities.
We soon realised that working to achieve this change was anything but simple!
So we created 'Plastic Free Places'. A comprehensive program that can be implemented by us in any community.
We've now implemented our program in over 20 communities across Australia, and many of our projects now focus solely on reuse!
