Single use cup recycling 

7-Eleven Australia has been a proud partner of Closed Loop since 2018 and helped pioneer their Simply Cups program to reduce the amount of single-use cups that end up in landfill. We’ve installed Simply Cups collection stations in more than 690 of our stores, which accept all single -use cups, lids and straws including those that aren’t from 7-Eleven. To find out more head to 
7-Eleven Cup Rescue. 

Cups 

Hot Coffee and Tea 

Our Hot Coffee and Tea cups are made from at least 89% materials derived from plants, featuring two paperboard layers from wood pulp and an inner lining derived from corn starch.

These cups can be recycled through Simply Cups collection units, found at participating 7-Eleven stores.  ​

Iced Coffee and Hot Chockee 

Our Iced Coffee and Hot Chockee cups are made from Polypropylene and are kerbside recyclable in many Council areas in Australia. Check with your local Council as to whether these cups are accepted in your kerbside recycling bin. 

Slurpee and Shake Station

Our Slurpee and Shake Station cups are made from at least 75% materials derived from plants, featuring paperboard from wood pulp and an inner lining derived from corn starch.

These cups can also be recycled through Simply Cups collection units. 

Lids

Hot Coffee and Tea 

In New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and the Australian Capital Territory our hot coffee and tea lids are made from at least 79% resin material that is derived from corn starch. 

In Western Australia, our hot drink lids are made from at least 90% materials derived from plants, featuring bamboo and sugar cane pulp, and meet State legislative requirements against the use of single-use plastics.  

Slurpee and Shake Station 

Our Slurpee and Shake Station lids are made from at least 90% materials derived from plants, featuring  bamboo and sugar cane pulp.

These Slurpee and Shake station lids are either home compostable, as tested under Australian Standard AS5810, or can be recycled through Simply Cups collection units, found at participating 7-Eleven stores.  ​

Iced Coffee 

In New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and the Australian Capital Territory our Iced Coffee lids are made from PET plastic which can be recycled through kerbside recycling.

In Western Australia, our Iced Coffee lids are made from at least 90% materials derived from plants, featuring bamboo and sugar cane pulp, and meet State legislative requirements against single-use plastics.

Straws, cutlery and bags ​ 

Our straws are made from at least 89% paper derived from wood pulp.  

Our cutlery is made of 100% Birchwood.  

Our carry bags are 100% paper derived from wood pulp. 

REDcycle

Unfortunately, the REDcycle soft plastics recycling program was suspended in November 2022. You may still see the REDcycle and “Store Drop Off” logos on some of our packaging as we transition to new packaging. As soft plastics recycling is not available, please dispose of such packaging responsibly.

Soft Plastics Stewardship Australia

7-Eleven Australia has been a member and supporter of Soft Plastics Stewardship Australia (SPSA) since 2023, supporting industry-led collaboration for responsible soft plastics disposal. SPSA focuses on recycling soft plastic packaging including shopping bags, fresh produce bags, food wrappers, and pouches. To find out more head to SPSA.

Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation Commitment

7-Eleven Australia has been a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) since 2007.  We are committed to the Covenant’s objectives and continue to strive toward minimising the environmental impact of consumer packaging. 

To find out more, please download the latest 7-Eleven APCO Annual Report and Action Plan. You can also find out more about APCO on the APCO website.