Plastic Free Noosa

Precious Plastic Noosa

Welcome to Noosa's Circular Economy Community Project

Precious Plastic Noosa is a transformative approach to recycling, empowering our community to repurpose plastic bottle caps into new products.

The pilot project involves a partnership with Tourism Noosa’s Plastic Free Noosa Program and Sunshine Beach State High School, with the initiative aiming to embed circular economy principles into education & community practice. Visitors will get the chance to learn about the program and take a 'Made in Noosa' recycled plastic keepsake home with them after their stay which will be available to purchase at the Visitor Information Centre on Hastings Street.

Noosa exemplifies the ethos of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve it is by embracing innovation and environmental stewardship. This project also aligns with the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 12 promoting sustainable consumption and production.

In the face of global environmental challenges, Noosa's Precious Plastic Pilot Program offers a beacon of hope, demonstrating the power of local action in shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.

THE UNFORTUNATE TRUTH ABOUT PLASTIC

One million tonnes of Australia’s annual plastic consumption is single-use, with 84% of plastic sent to landfill & only 13% recycled.

Every year in Australia, approximately 130,000 tonnes of plastic leaks into the marine environment.

By 2050 it is estimated that the plastic in the oceans will outweigh fish.

Many of Australia's recycling facilities are not set up to handle bottle caps, meaning they often end up in landfill.

Bottle Cap Collection Points in Noosa

  • The Maker House - 1/64 Gateway Drive, Noosaville
  • Noosa Visitor Information Center - 61 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads
  • Sunshine Beach State High School - 45 Ben Lexcen Drive, Sunshine Beach
  • Sunshine Social - 24-26 Duke Street, Sunshine Beach
  • Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas - 33A Viewland Drive, Noosa Heads
  • Express Recycling Noosa - 26 Action Street, Noosaville
  • Ben & Jerry's Noosa - 3/50 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads

PLEASE SEE OUR GUIDELINES BELOW ON WHAT TYPES OF BOTTLE LIDS WE CAN ACCEPT. NUMBERS 2 & 4 ONLY & MUST BE CLEAN.

Please email info@plasticfreenoosa.org if you would like to find out more or become one of our community bottle cap collection points.

Lid Donation Recycling guide

Please note we are are only able to accept donations for lids labelled number 2 or 4 for this program.

Please follow these guidelines to avoid recycling contamination;

  • Only provide us bottle caps that are 100% clean and dry
  • Remove any foam or silicone inserts
  • No ‘Pop-Top’ lids
  • No bigger than a milk lid in size

We have a handy recycling guide print out if you would like to use this in your workplace or at home - download here.

HDPE 2 (High Density Polyethylene) - Common lid types include Soft Drink lids (eg. Coca Cola products) and Tetra pack lids (eg. Long life milk).

LDPE 4 (Low Density Polyethylene) - Common lid types include Plastic Milk Bottle lids, 1 & 2L Orange & Apple Juice lids.

To learn more about the different types of plastic and their common uses here.



In the face of global environmental challenges, Noosa's Precious Plastic Pilot Program offers a beacon of hope, demonstrating the power of local action in shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.

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