E-Star Foundation | Changing the way we consume in the community, through the reuse of food packaging, community building with business partners, rewarding customers with points.

Project Team:

Tove , Taj , Dulcie , Juliette

Status:

New Idea

Social Purpose

Responsible Consumption & Production

What is the problem you found?

Food packaging, a major contributor to global pollution with an annual production of 141 million metric tons of waste, necessitates urgent exploration of alternative solutions. To mitigate environmental impact, transitioning to eco-friendly materials and embracing circular economy practices is crucial.

A collaborative effort involving governments, industries, and consumers is essential in driving the adoption of sustainable practices and innovative solutions for more responsible food packaging.

What is your opportunity?

How might we address the issue of pollution created by food packaging?

Who is your audience?


Eco-conscious Consumers: Individuals in Australia who value environmental sustainability and are concerned about the impact of single-use plastic. Their current challenges revolve around the limited availability of eco-friendly alternatives when ordering takeaway food, often leading to guilt or frustration due to contributing to plastic pollution.

Restaurant Owners: Food establishments that recognise the importance of environmental responsibility and seek ways to align their business practices with sustainable values. Their current challenges include finding cost-effective and practical solutions for reducing plastic waste in their operations while maintaining customer convenience.

Corporate Cafeterias and Event Planners: Businesses and event organisers committed to sustainable practices. They face challenges in sourcing environmentally friendly packaging for large-scale events or daily cafeteria operations, often resorting to traditional plastic options due to limited alternatives.

What Is Your Solution?

Introducing the Eat-Star Foundation, our visionary initiative aims to revolutionize the takeaway food industry by manufacturing eco-friendly containers from recycled plastics. As part of our mission, we aspire to strategically place recycling bins at partner establishments, facilitating the seamless return of plastic packaging by conscientious customers.

The overarching goal is to create a widespread network of businesses, united under the Eat-Star umbrella, where customers can not only contribute to recycling efforts but also earn incentives, fostering a culture of sustainability.

Ultimately, Eat-Star aims to significantly reduce plastic waste, promote responsible consumer habits, and build a community-driven network committed to environmental stewardship.

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Challenge

Rethinking Plastics and the Circular Economy

Program

Rethinking Plastics and the Circular Economy

Location

New South Wales

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