Revibes Blog

If you’ve ever wondered why reuse feels “normal” in some countries — and painfully hard in others, it usually comes down to one thing, system design. Not vibes. Not greenwashing. Not whether people “care enough.”

As sustainability becomes a core focus for events, stadiums, festivals, bars and hospitality venues, one of the biggest conversations in the industry is the shift away from single-use cups. Two options are often put head-to-head: bioplastic cups (commonly marketed as compostable) and reusable plastic cups made from durable materials like PP Grade 5.

When venues explore reusable cups, two materials usually rise to the top: PP Grade 5 plastic (polypropylene) and aluminium. Both sound “sustainable”, both can be reused, and both are recyclable – but they’re very different when you dig into cost, lifespan and environmental impact.

Australia’s shift away from single-use packaging is accelerating fast. With rising disposal costs, new legislation, and stronger consumer expectations around sustainability, venues and event organisers are now looking for solutions that are cleaner, smarter, and more cost-effective than disposable cups.

Australia is moving decisively to phase out problematic single-use plastics. The exact rules vary by state and territory and more reforms are coming at a national level, but the direction is clear: fewer disposables, more reusable systems. Here’s a quick briefing on what’s changing next—and how Revibes can help you stay compliant while improving guest experience and cost control.

Microplastics — plastic fragments smaller than 5mm — have quietly infiltrated nearly every corner of modern life. They’re in our oceans, our air, our homes… and now, alarmingly, inside the human body.
Recent research and everyday observations show that microplastics are entering us through some unexpected, and often routine, sources.