Noosa’s traditional owners, the Kabi Kabi are in the spotlight and the hands of coffee lovers thanks to Sunshine Coast Community development organisation SevGen Indigenous Corporation teaming up with Plastic Free Noosa and BioPak.
Working in partnership with the Peregian Digital Hub, SevGen Indigenous Artist Shauna Hill, a traditional owner descendent of the Kabi Kabi has had her artwork featured in BioPaks global BioCupArt Series.
Shauna’s artwork is featured in the ‘Care for Country story’ as part of the global art series to raise awareness of the impacts our deliberations and actions have on future generations.
“The turtle represents marine life, the wavy lines represent the waterways, the people sitting are mankind, and the footprints indicate the low impact we are committed to strive for” said Shauna.
SevGen Business Manager Terri Waller is thrilled to be collaborating with Plastic Free Noosa and BioPak on this campaign.
“Shauna’s work was a perfect match because we were at the stage where we were wanting to have a sustainable custom cup for our social enterprise venture ‘Deadly Espresso’. Like the plants that are used to produce BioCups, SevGen focuses on sustainable business practices that align with the 17 global UN sustainable development goals. We are striving to create wellness through connection and relationships. Our principles are sharing and caring”.
Plastic Free Noosa were a key partner in the project supporting the initiative. Chad Buxton said “It was a pleasure to work on this project with the team from SevGen. Their commitment to country and the environment is only rivalled by their commitment to each other. Changes away from single-use plastic are important and these steps implemented by businesses makes a huge change and impact”.
About the BioPak’s BioCup Art Series:
Established in 2006, BioPak are leading manufacturers in zero waste foodservice packaging, designed to achieve a circular economy. With their range of Australian certified compostable and recyclable packaging made from plants instead of oil, BioPak are the leaders of the industry at the forefront of innovative and sustainable packaging.
BioPak are proud to support and promote the arts community with the BioCup Art Series. Every three months BioPak print artwork from Australian and New Zealand artists on its 8oz, 12oz and 16oz single wall and double wall BioCups. Curator Kate Armstrong seeks out artists who explore environmental themes at the core of their practice.
