Published on: Monday, June 29, 2026
Image: A reusable party kit including plates, cutlery, cups and garland.
Plastic Free July is a great reminder that small changes at home can make a real difference to the amount of waste we create.
For many households, parties and gatherings can be a big source of single-use waste. Disposable plates, cups, bowls, cutlery, decorations and serving items might feel convenient at the time, but they can quickly fill up the bin once the celebration is over.
City of Swan residents can make their next event a little lighter on waste by borrowing a reusable party kit.
The City offers free reusable party kits to help residents avoid single-use plates, cups and cutlery when hosting birthdays, family gatherings, playdates, community events or celebrations at home. The kits include reusable items such as plates, bowls, cups, jugs, serving platters, cutlery and bunting, making it easier to host without relying on disposable plastic or paper products.
The idea is simple, borrow the kit, use it for your gathering, wash the items and return them for another household to use. It is a practical example of reuse in action, and a great way to show children, family and friends that reducing waste does not have to be complicated.
Choosing reusable items can also make parties feel more thoughtful and less throwaway. Instead of bags full of disposable products heading to landfill, residents can create a celebration that is colourful, useful and kinder to the environment.
Plastic Free July does not have to mean changing every part of your routine. Starting with one simple swap, like borrowing a reusable party kit for your next celebration, can help reduce single-use waste and build better habits over time.
To find out more about reusable party kits, and more about being waste wise, visit the waste education page on our website.
For many households, parties and gatherings can be a big source of single-use waste. Disposable plates, cups, bowls, cutlery, decorations and serving items might feel convenient at the time, but they can quickly fill up the bin once the celebration is over.
City of Swan residents can make their next event a little lighter on waste by borrowing a reusable party kit.
The City offers free reusable party kits to help residents avoid single-use plates, cups and cutlery when hosting birthdays, family gatherings, playdates, community events or celebrations at home. The kits include reusable items such as plates, bowls, cups, jugs, serving platters, cutlery and bunting, making it easier to host without relying on disposable plastic or paper products.
The idea is simple, borrow the kit, use it for your gathering, wash the items and return them for another household to use. It is a practical example of reuse in action, and a great way to show children, family and friends that reducing waste does not have to be complicated.
Choosing reusable items can also make parties feel more thoughtful and less throwaway. Instead of bags full of disposable products heading to landfill, residents can create a celebration that is colourful, useful and kinder to the environment.
Plastic Free July does not have to mean changing every part of your routine. Starting with one simple swap, like borrowing a reusable party kit for your next celebration, can help reduce single-use waste and build better habits over time.
To find out more about reusable party kits, and more about being waste wise, visit the waste education page on our website.