View of clean and beautiful Freshwater beach

Welcome to Break Free, Freshie -

A pilot initiative close to our hearts, made possible by the incredible community spirit here in Freshwater.

Hi, we’re Allison and Mary, Freshwater locals and the founders of devolver. Break Free, Freshie is a pilot as part of the Boomerang Labs Accelerator program in partnership with the NSW Environment Protection Agency, EY and five Freshwater cafes who are taking a leap of faith by incorporating a new way of doing things into their busy operations, all in the name of protecting this little slice of paradise. 

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Logos of Freshwater cafes offering the devolver reuse system as part of the reusablespilot
Coffee and food in devolver reusable stainless steel cup and container at Freshwater Beach

Picture this: No more overflowing bins, no more takeaway litter plaguing our beaches –

Every time you order a meal-to-go, the food outlet will hand you your food or drink in a sturdy reusable container, which you get to borrow for up to 14 days before conveniently returning it at one of the participating cafes, for it to be professionally washed and made available for the next person to use.

Well, this vision is being tested right now, in our very own Freshie village. 

This isn't just a pilot; it's a movement, a shift towards a circular economy. And it needs your help to come to life. 

Every time you borrow a devolver container, you're saying no to single-use waste. It's a small act, but together, it adds up. 

How it works

  • A takeaway lover downloading the devolver app

    1. Download the App

    Get the free app & set up an account to be issued your personal QR code (payment details for security only).

  • A person borrowing a reusable devolver container at a participating cafe

    2. Borrow

    Show your QR code at any participating outlet for a waste-free meal or drink.

  • Person returning reusable devolver containers to the reuse system

    3. Return

    Return to any participating cafe within 14 days to keep the cycle going!

In the birthplace of Australian surfing, we're catching a new wave - one of sustainability.

Let’s show the world that this community can make history once again!

Download our app and start borrowing.