Picture this: a Southern Highlands event such as Tulip Time, packed with hungry visitors tasting some of the goodness the region has to offer.
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But what are they eating it from? At least some of it would be plastic containers, and even if there is a recycling option, not everyone would use it.
Now imagine them eating from an ethical, eco-friendly product made from sugar cane waste. And then – the piece de resistance – they could dispose of it in a composting device that will turn them back into soil in 48 hours.
This is the dream of Chris Cloran, a member of the Fitzroy Falls Cluster who owns Heart Springs bottled spring water. He also distributes Highlands Water (bottled at the source in Burrawang), Pomologist Traditional Ciders (made from apples grown in Robertson), and Eco Choice Packaging.
“I’d love to see our towns get behind this and start a movement,” said Mr Cloran.
“And I’m keen to convince the council to buy a composter that could turn these products into soil in 48 hours. It could even be brought along to council events – people would love to see it at work.”
For more information about Heart Spring or the eco-friendly packaging, go to www.heartspring.com.au.