Join STREAT’s Siptember campaign and make a difference, one cup, container or utensil at a time.
Siptember is an initiative aimed at reducing disposable container waste and making a positive impact on the environment. It seeks to promote the use of reusable cups, shopping containers, dining plates and utensils. Siptember is a month-long movement that works to inspire individuals, organisations, and communities to embrace sustainable practices and work towards a greener future.
Whats the big deal?
Single-use coffee cups have become a significant environmental concern, with a staggering 1.87 billion cups estimated to end up in Australian landfill each year. And according to a 2023 report by Sustainability Victoria, Australians dispose of approximately 1.9 million tonnes of packaging waste annually.
This not only contributes to landfill waste but also leads to over 270,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, worsening the global climate crisis. With the Siptember campaign, we aim to reverse this trend and create lasting change. By encouraging individuals to remember their reusable coffee cups or bring their own take-away food or market shopping containers, therefore opting for sustainable alternatives, we can collectively reduce the environmental impact caused by disposable items. Additionally, Siptember aims to supercharge this change by providing tools for hospitality and food vendors to support and encourage reusable behaviour.
“We’d love as many people as possible to join us this Siptember, from cafés and coffee carts, to work teams and individuals.
“Every single-use coffee container we refuse is a vote for community-driven change. Let’s turn small actions into a force that protects both people and the planet.”
Siptember 2024 Success
Siptember was the proud winner of the 2024 Tidy Towns and Cities behaviour change and education award. In 2025, we built on what we learnt, and expanded our campaign to include all types of reusable containers creating new ways for you to join. In 2026, we want to spread the message of Siptember far and wide.
We want you!
Whether you’re a hospitality organisation, market trader, work or friendship team or an individual we’d love you to join so we can make a bigger difference together.
As part of the campaign, participants will receive a comprehensive toolkit, including valuable tips on how to remember their reusable cup, strategies for success, and resources to track their progress. A media kit with images, hashtags, and suggested social media copy will empower participants to spread the message of circularity to their networks and inspire others to join the cause. Tag us #SIPtember to amplify the message.
Hospitality organisations, work and family groups or individuals interested in joining Siptember can receive the Siptember toolkit by clicking the button below.
Join us this Siptember, and make a difference, one cup at a time. Together, let’s raise our cups for a greener and more sustainable future!