Skip the plastic and the packaging - if you're a beer lover, head to one of these City brewers offering growler refills. Bring your own growler, fill it up and enjoy fresh, locally brewed beer without the waste:
Phat Brewing Co. Northbridge local Generics Urban Apothecary offers a range of beautiful, refillable products designed to reduce packaging and zen your space. When you join the Eco rewards program some items can be refilled at half price.
Here’s what you can refill:
Many of Perth's favourite City cafes reward you for bringing a reusable cup. You’ll save money and help keep thousands of disposable coffee cups out of landfill each year.
These are just some of the amazing City cafes encouraging reusables:
…or just ask your local café, as chances are, they’ll thank you for it! You can also try asking your local lunch spot if you can have your food in your own container.
You can also try asking your local lunch spot if you can have your food served in your own container.
Food waste is a major contributor to landfill and carbon emissions - but with just a few taps on your phone, you can help stop it. These brilliant apps connect you with local cafes, restaurants and shops offering excess food at a discounted price:
By picking up a surprise bag of food, you're saving meals from the bin and saving money while you're at it.
Too Good To Go Refillable ink is a smart, simple and elegant alternative to disposable plastic pens. T Sharp & Co on Hay St offers refill liquid Ink for fountain pens (and rollerballs to come), thanks to the Pens de Luxe Group.
Even with the best intentions, some food scraps are unavoidable. If you have access to a FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) or compost bin at home, make sure you’re using it to keep food waste out of landfill.
Fruit and veggie scraps, coffee grounds and leftovers can all go in your FOGO bin - turning everyday waste into valuable compost instead. Need a refresher on what goes where? Check out our handy FOGO guide here: What goes in the FOGO bin? | City of Perth
No FOGO bin at home? You can still make a difference by using an app like Peels and connect with local composters and keen gardeners.
Our Creature of Habit knows new routines can take a little time. 
