Recycling and waste reduction blog
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What is FOGO?
Posted on: Dec 2, 2024
When putting out the bins across Perth and the South West, a fancy new word has been added to bin night conversation – “FOGO”.
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- Recycling
Recycling: a back-to-basics guide for using your kerbside bin
Posted on: Oct 16, 2024
Tips on what you can and can’t place in your kerbside recycling bin if you live in Western Australia. This back-to-basics article will help you to recycle better.
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- Waste reduction
- Reuse
WA’s ultimate repair lab and repair cafe guide
Posted on: Sep 30, 2024
GREAT Sorts in your neighbourhood put less in their landfill bin by finding their local repair lab or repair cafe.
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- Waste reduction
- Reuse
Update: WA’s e-waste ban
Posted on: Jun 4, 2024
The State Government’s ban on e-waste being disposed to landfill will come in to force next month.
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The Sharing Economy 101: Share Sheds
Posted on: Oct 20, 2023
There are many items in people’s homes that sit unused for most of the year, such as a lawnmower, camping equipment, a pasta maker or even a smoke machine.
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- Second hand
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From trash to treasure: give where you live
Posted on: Jul 14, 2023
If you’ve ever tried to declutter your place, you may have found yourself a little unsure about where to find the best homes for your pre-loved items.
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Disposing of COVID-19 waste generated in the home
Posted on: Jun 22, 2022
You can take steps to dispose of the waste associated with managing COVID-19 in the home.
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Your guide on how to thrive during Plastic Free July
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
If you’re intrigued by Plastic Free July and keen to understand what it is and how you can get involved read on because we’ve put together a concise information guide for you.
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- Waste reduction
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- Second hand
What to do with old clothes you can't donate
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Not all used clothes will be good enough to donate to charity. Here are nine creative ways to recycle and repurpose old clothes and textiles, avoiding sending them straight to landfill when you can’t donate them