Mission

Our hope is to inspire, support and empower businesses and individuals to take everyday actions towards a more eco life with less single-use plastic.

By 2024:

A community enforced ban of plastic bags and plastic straws
on the Tomaree peninsula with an impact across the entire LGA.

80% of Port Stephens Businesses will have a PFPS Tick of approval

Plastic Free Port Stephens will have developed new initiatives for waste management and recycling for local businesses

Port Stephens has reduced the amount of litter noted in the region

All Port Stephens schools will have annual Environmental Education days

PFPS will have regular media exposure promoting aims and objectives while fostering behavior changes across all demographics

Plastic Free Port Stephens Annual 4-week challenge will have 50% of PFPS community engagement

All Port Stephens Junior Schools will participate in Plastic Free
Port Stephens week

Plastic Free Port Stephens Annual 4-week challenge will have 50% of PFPS community engagement

New community initiatives and groups have been created from the change in culture

PFPS will be seen as a thought leader in the Plastic Free movement across Australia