{"id":36194,"date":"2024-01-24T22:11:54","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T22:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/?p=36194"},"modified":"2024-01-24T22:11:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T22:11:57","slug":"creating-plastic-free-breakrooms-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/creating-plastic-free-breakrooms-in-the-workplace","title":{"rendered":"Strategies for Creating Plastic-Free Breakrooms in the Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"36194\" class=\"elementor elementor-36194\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-81c212e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"81c212e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-782f789\" data-id=\"782f789\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7be1697 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7be1697\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW65713934 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65713934 BCX0\">In the modern workplace, there is a growing awareness of the environmental impact of our daily practices. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65713934 BCX0\">As b<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW65713934 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65713934 BCX0\">usinesses across the world are increasingly <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65713934 BCX0\">seeking<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65713934 BCX0\"> to embrace sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, one often overlooked aspect is the breakroom\u2014a<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW65713934 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65713934 BCX0\"> shared space intended for employee<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65713934 BCX0\">\u00a0relaxation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65713934 BCX0\">, catch-ups,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65713934 BCX0\"> and rejuvenation.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65713934 BCX0\">Unfortunately, these communal areas can become hubs for waste, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65713934 BCX0\">mainly due<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65713934 BCX0\"> to single-use plastics.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-384c4b0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"384c4b0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c63b5d7\" data-id=\"c63b5d7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbf44bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dbf44bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29633317 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29633317 BCX0\">Breakrooms are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29633317 BCX0\">frequently<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29633317 BCX0\"> stocked with disposable utensils, cups, and packaging, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29633317 BCX0\">significantly <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29633317 BCX0\">contributing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29633317 BCX0\"> to the problem of plastic waste. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29633317 BCX0\">B<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29633317 BCX0\">y adopting strategic measures and promoting conscious choices, businesses can transform their breakrooms into <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=eco%20conscious&amp;productCodes=&amp;categories=10&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=refsymb_pf&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29633317 BCX0\">environmentally friendly<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29633317 BCX0\"> havens<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29633317 BCX0\">,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29633317 BCX0\">and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29633317 BCX0\"> instil<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29633317 BCX0\"> a culture of sustainability among employees.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-29177a0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"29177a0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-62120b2\" data-id=\"62120b2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-049415b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"049415b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW250461292 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250461292 BCX0\">Educate and Raise Awareness<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW250461292 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250461292 BCX0\">Before implementing any changes, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250461292 BCX0\">it&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250461292 BCX0\"> crucial to educate employees about the environmental impact of plastic and raise awareness about the need for a plastic-free breakroom. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW250461292 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250461292 BCX0\">One effective approach<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250461292 BCX0\"> involves arranging educational workshops <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250461292 BCX0\">in which<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250461292 BCX0\"> employees can engage activel<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW250461292 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW250461292 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250461292 BCX0\">y <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW250461292 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250461292 BCX0\">and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250461292 BCX0\">gain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250461292 BCX0\"> insights into the broader environmental implications of plastic usage.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94086683 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94086683 BCX0\">Encourage open discussions, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94086683 BCX0\">providing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94086683 BCX0\"> a platform for employees to exchange perspectives and insights on the importance of embracing more sustainable practices.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW94086683 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94086683 BCX0\">By investing time and effort in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94086683 BCX0\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94086683 BCX0\">ducating employees<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94086683 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94086683 BCX0\">organisations<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94086683 BCX0\">can lay the foundation for a collective understanding among employees about <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW94086683 BCX0\">transitioning<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94086683 BCX0\"> to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94086683 BCX0\"> a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94086683 BCX0\"> plastic-free breakroom.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0d650d9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0d650d9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-02198ef\" data-id=\"02198ef\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7127a50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7127a50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide Sustainable Alternatives<\/span><\/b><\/h1><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Embrace eco-friendly practices by replacing conventional, single-use plastic items with sustainable alternatives. Choose biodegradable or compostable options for <strong><a title=\"plates\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/kitchen-and-catering\/catering-and-disposable-party-supplies?categories=105532&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=refsymb_pf&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;fromPrice=0&amp;toPrice=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plates<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a title=\"cups\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/kitchen-and-catering\/catering-and-disposable-party-supplies?categories=105504&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=refsymb_pf&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;fromPrice=0&amp;toPrice=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cups<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a title=\"containers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/kitchen-and-catering\/catering-and-disposable-party-supplies?categories=105538&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=refsymb_pf&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;fromPrice=0&amp;toPrice=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">containers<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a title=\"stirrers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/kitchen-and-catering\/catering-and-disposable-party-supplies?categories=105540&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=refsymb_pf&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;fromPrice=0&amp;toPrice=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stirrers<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a title=\"cutlery\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/kitchen-and-catering\/catering-and-disposable-party-supplies?categories=105508&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=refsymb_pf&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;fromPrice=0&amp;toPrice=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cutlery<\/a><\/strong> made from materials such as bamboo, sugarcane, or cornstarch.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Encourage a culture of sustainability among employees by providing reusable water bottles and coffee mugs. Investing in reusable alternatives not only promotes responsible consumption but also contributes to a significant reduction of plastic waste.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4ecb715 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4ecb715\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f9a3058\" data-id=\"f9a3058\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3657319 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3657319\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Educate on Recycling and Composting<\/span><\/b><\/h1><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Transitioning to a zero-waste breakroom involves more than simply replacing plastic items. One important aspect is re-evaluating waste disposal practices. <\/span>One<span data-contrast=\"none\"> key strategy is the introduction of recycling and compost bins alongside regular <strong><a title=\"trash bins\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=recycling%20bins&amp;categories=4038&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=refsymb_pf&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trash bins<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recycling bins should be clearly labelled to facilitate proper sorting and educating employees on what can and cannot be recycled is essential to ensure the effectiveness of the recycling process. Common items such as paper, glass, and certain types of plastics can often be recycled, and employees should be aware of these guidelines.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">In the office kitchen, compost bins can play a key role in reducing organic waste. Employees should be encouraged to dispose of food scraps, coffee grounds, and other compostable materials, diverting them from landfills where they contribute to methane emissions. Proper sorting is equally important as contaminants can compromise composting.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By implementing these changes and fostering awareness, a zero-waste breakroom becomes an achievable and impactful step towards environmental sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6756d0f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6756d0f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a2a9059\" data-id=\"a2a9059\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a85485 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a85485\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bulk Buying and Zero-Waste Stations<\/span><\/b><\/h1><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bulk buying and zero-waste stations is a sustainable strategy that goes beyond merely reducing packaging waste. Bulk buying involves purchasing kitchen supplies such as snacks, coffee, and other staples in larger quantities, significantly reducing the need for individually wrapped items. This not only reduces packaging waste but also often results in cost savings for the company. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Introduce zero-waste stations with refillable <strong><a title=\"containers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=containers&amp;categories=106510%7C1065&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">containers<\/a> <\/strong>for <strong><a title=\"coffee\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/kitchen-and-catering\/coffee-and-drinking-chocolate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coffee<\/a><\/strong>,<strong> <a title=\"tea\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/kitchen-and-catering\/teas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tea<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a title=\"snacks\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/kitchen-and-catering\/hampers-and-snack-boxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">snacks<\/a><\/strong>. Employees can bring their reusable containers to refill, minimising the use of disposable packaging. This not only contributes to waste reduction but also encourages employees to adopt more sustainable habits in their daily routines.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8a18e63 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8a18e63\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1197e5d\" data-id=\"1197e5d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d1a778 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d1a778\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Encourage Local and Sustainable Food Choices<\/span><\/b><\/h1><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Promoting a culture of local buying and advocating for sustainable food choices in the workplace is a powerful step towards minimising the environmental footprint of breakroom snacks. Embracing locally sourced and sustainable products not only supports the community but also contributes to a healthier planet. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organisations can take this commitment a step further by establishing partnerships with local farmers or food producers, such as <strong><a title=\"Fairtrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=fairtrade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fairtrade<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to supply fresh, seasonal produce directly to the workplace. By supporting local farmers, businesses can contribute to employee wellbeing while reducing the carbon footprint associated with transporting goods over long distances.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d0404d9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d0404d9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f7e0ee6\" data-id=\"f7e0ee6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f12ac8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f12ac8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200019212 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200019212 BCX0\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200019212 BCX0\">ransforming the office kitchen into a plastic-free, sustainable space requires a collective effort and commitment from both employers and employees. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200019212 BCX0\">Incorporating <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200019212 BCX0\">plastic-free and sustainable<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200019212 BCX0\">strategies<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200019212 BCX0\"> not only<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200019212 BCX0\">benefit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200019212 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200019212 BCX0\"> the environment but also cultivates a workplace culture that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200019212 BCX0\">prioriti<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200019212 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200019212 BCX0\">es<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200019212 BCX0\"> sustainability and sets a positive example for employees<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200019212 BCX0\"> and clients alike.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style3 like-36194 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='36194' data-nonce='3c6d52cef8' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Did you find this useful?' \/><span class='lc-36194 lc'>+3<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class='action-unlike'><a class='unlbg-style3 unlike-36194 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='unlike' data-post_id='36194' data-nonce='3c6d52cef8' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='' \/><span class='unlc-36194 unlc'>0<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class='status-36194 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the modern workplace, there is a growing awareness of the environmental impact of our daily practices. As businesses across the world are increasingly seeking to embrace sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, one often overlooked aspect is the breakroom\u2014a shared space intended for employee\u00a0relaxation, catch-ups, and rejuvenation. Unfortunately, these communal areas can become hubs for &#8230; <a title=\"Strategies for Creating Plastic-Free Breakrooms in the Workplace\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/creating-plastic-free-breakrooms-in-the-workplace\" aria-label=\"Read more about Strategies for Creating Plastic-Free Breakrooms in the Workplace\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":36196,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,62],"tags":[635,1353,728,1489,1140,1369,1681,1491,2881,647,2413,1142],"class_list":["post-36194","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cospedia","category-social-responsibility","tag-corporate-social-responsiblity","tag-ethical-sourcing","tag-plastic-free","tag-plastic-packaging","tag-plastic-pollution","tag-plastic-waste","tag-reduce-waste","tag-reusable","tag-reusable-coffee-cups","tag-social-responsibility","tag-socially-responsible","tag-zero-waste"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36194","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36194"}],"version-history":[{"count":48,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36194\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36903,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36194\/revisions\/36903"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36196"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36194"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36194"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36194"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}