The Bugle 4 May 2019
A fortnightly celebration of people and places on the Upper South Coast of NSW
Serving the communities of Kiama, Gerringong, Jamberoo, Kiama Downs, Minnamurra and Gerroa and now at www.thebugleonline.com
Keep-cup solution now free to users Six months after its launch, the Kiama-based initiative to make it easier to say no to disposable coffee cups has become free to use. The basic premise of the Green Caffeen system remains the same – people download the app onto their phones, scan it at a participating café and are given their coffee in a Green Caffeen cup. The cup is not theirs to keep. Instead they bring it back to any participating cafe, the return is scanned into the system and washed by the café, and the customer can use another of the distinctive green cups. While thousands have downloaded their app, the resistance to paying a sub-
scription fee for it sent its “We really want to make founders Damien Clarke and an impact on landfill, and Martin Brooks back to the we think Green Caffeen 2.0 drawing board. is the way to do it in a
shorter timeframe,” says Damien. The app now has no subscription fee, just a fine for
Bowlo directors recommend merger with Kiama Leagues After months of due diligence, the directors of Kiama Bowling & Recreation Club have decided that Kiama Leagues Club is its best merger option. At time of writing, a Memo of Understanding between the two clubs, detailing the mutual commitments and the future structure of the
merged entity, is being finalised for approval by the members of both clubs. “It has taken a lot of hard work to get to this point,” says Kiama Bowlo Director Peter Wallace. “Members will have the final say on our future, but we are confident that the
Leagues Club is the best partner for our club. “The members entrusted us to investigate the possibilities on their behalf, much of which had to be done on a confidential basis. “Our recommendation is based on facts, not emotion, and it is what we believe is
in the best interests of the Club.” Following its call for expressions of interest regarding amalgamation, the Bowling Club had official approaches from Kiama Golf Club, Kiama Leagues Club, Bomaderry Bowling Continued on page 4
not returning the cup to a participating outlet within 30 days. “We think of it as like a library fine - the whole idea is to keep the cups circulating not piling up at home.” The duo are looking to duplicate the deals they have already done with Kiama, Wollongong and Port Macquaire councils to supply branded keep cups for their region. These are then supplied to the participating cafes. “Councils are very keen to get involved, as they want to reduce the massive problem disposable cups cause. “Our system is all about making it easier for users.” Another way the Green Caffeen message is going to be spread is through roasters supplying branded cups to the cafes they service. “The first of these is going to be Danes Coffee Roasters, winner of the Champion Australian Roaster title two years in a row. “They are really excited about being able to provide this environmentally friendly solution for their customers.” With 85 per cent of cafes in the Kiama LGA participating in the Green Caffeen scheme, it’s time to get on board with the initiative.
Inside this issue:
Federal Election special The major candidates answer our questions Hidden in plain sight p3
Working to preserve Kiama’s history p 3
Kiss Arts Fest wows locals and visitors p 14
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