ENCOURAGING AN INDUSTRY-LED TRANSITION FROM SINGLE-USE COFFEE CUPS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PLASTIC FREE NOOSA · Attachment 2 - 2025-06-19 Letter of Support Plastic Free Noosa - ReusableCoffeeCups

ATTACHMENT 2




Letter of Support

I am writing to express my strong support for Councillor Amelia Lorenston’s motion
for Noosa Council to back Plastic Free Noosa’s leadership in phasing out single-use
coffee cups within the Noosa Biosphere as part of a collaborative shire wide
approach.

The initiative aligns with Noosa’s long-standing commitment to environmental
stewardship and community-driven sustainability. By eliminating single-use cups, we
are not only reducing waste and pollution in our precious waterways and natural
areas, but reinforcing our reputation as a forward-thinking, eco-conscious region.

Plastic Free Noosa has demonstrated consistent and effective leadership in working
collaboratively with local businesses, schools, and residents to reduce single-use
plastics and work towards zero-waste.

The programs practical, solutions-focused approach empowers positive change for
the community, and together with Sunshine Social and Good Reusables has recently
completed a successful pilot with reusable coffee cups at the Noosa Eat & Drink
festival. We must now utilize this positive momentum to take the initiative wider into
the community.

I urge Council to endorse and actively support this motion. Together, we can set a
powerful example of circular economy leadership - one cup at a time.

Sincerely,

Jen Sharpe

Plastic Free Noosa Program Coordinator | Tourism Noosa
[email protected]
0413128153