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TASTE the Yorke, Moonta, is implementing some change for the better.

The cafe is about to roll out some great initiatives, with local suppliers and organisations, to build a more sustainable future for their business and the environment.

Owner Jo Gibbons said they were conducting a “sustainable audit” of the business.

“We are looking at areas we can focus on making a difference and advocate for change,” she said.

“To start we are encouraging the ban of single use cups and ways to educate our customers to just bring the cup back or bring their own keep cups into the shop.

“Secondly, we really want to reduce the milk cartons we use every day by purchasing an under-bench keg system for our milk, supported by Fleurieu Milk Company and Udder Way.

“By going to a keg system for our milk we will now purchase it in 18 litre kegs, as opposed to 2L bottles,” she said.  

“This means we will save approximately 9600 two-litre cartons going to landfill or even recycling them every year.

“These two factors alone will save our carbon footprint and increase our sustainability impact.”

Jo said they had been in contact with KESAB and local government to support their initiatives and guide them on their journey to creating a business with sustainable habits throughout.

“Our story has always been about educating and advocating for local government to support us,” she said.

“I’m looking into a national scheme where the local council can be part of driving change and supporting businesses with resources to reduce the use of coffee cups — change is coming.”

This will involve “Huskee Cups” and the “Huskee Swap” system where customers can borrow a cup and bring it back or use their own.

“These are decisions we need to make for the environment,” Jo said.

“Education is important, the more we know, the more we can grow.”