Waste Management
Making a difference
Sunshine Coast Airport has partnered with recycling programs such as Simply Cups and Containers for Change, to increase the diversion of waste from landfill.
Simply Cups
Simply Cups is Australia’s first and largest paper cup recycling program, saving millions of cups from landfill and giving them a second life.
Sunshine Coast Airport is pleased to partner with Simply Cups, as part of our on-going commitment to increase the diversion of waste from landfill.
You’ll find cup collection bins throughout the terminal, where we welcome all types of paper cups, including those from coffee, take-away soft drinks, ice creams, and compostable cups.
We’ll then arrange for the cups to be recycled, and the processed materials are made into sustainable products found in our community!
Containers for Change
Container Exchange (COEX) is a not-for-profit organisation created to establish and run the Containers for Change scheme in Queensland.
Since 2024, passengers can dispose of bottles and containers in specially marked bins strategically positioned throughout check-in, departures and arrivals.
The new initiative will help increase container recycling and reduce litter across the Airport precinct while raising vital funds for local charities and community groups, as one bottle or can = 10c.
Together, we can help support community groups and make our airport and region a cleaner and greener place.
Read the Containers for Change Media Release
Read why our partnership with Containers for Change is a vital step in our sustainability journey.
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