Recycling and waste reduction blog
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Waste Free Wednesdays
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Intimidated by the thought of eliminating plastic for a full month? Get into Plastic Free July training early this year by embracing something we like to call Waste Free Wednesday!
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- Household
- Waste reduction
- Composting
The composting process
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Composting is nature’s way of recycling – GREAT Sorts call it earth-cycling. It’s the process of turning natural scraps (think food scraps, leaves and paper) into nutrient-rich compost which will help your garden and soil thrive.
- Household
- Waste reduction
Toy Libraries
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Toy libraries are the perfect way to give kids access to new toys without having to amass stockpiles of plastic and difficult-to-recycle electronics. Find out what they are and where your nearest one is in Perth and surrounds.
- Household
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
'Taking-away' the recycling confusion
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
There’s a lot of confusion about what take-away items can and can’t be recycled. Find the answers to common questions.
- Plastic-alternatives
- Household
- Waste reduction
Single Use Plastic Bag Ban
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
The lightweight plastic bag ban is now in play so it’s time to kick the over-reliance we’ve had on plastic bags and establish new habits.
- Plastic-alternatives
- Household
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
Six simple supermarket switches
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Keen to start reduce your waste but unsure where to start? Try out these six switches next time you do your grocery shopping to reduce the amount of plastic waste your household produces.
- Household
- Waste reduction
Super simple ways to cut food waste
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Believe it or not, the average WA household throws away thousands of dollars every year…in wasted food that is. In fact, it’s estimated that around a quarter of all food purchased ends up in the bin (and often then landfill) rather than our stomachs.
- Household
- Waste reduction
- Reuse
- Second hand
Repair cafes – what are they and where can I find them?
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Are you committed to living by the 6Rs (refuse, reduce, reuse, repair, recycle and rot) but don’t have the tools or know-how to fix broken objects? If so then the volunteer-powered repair movement is something you NEED to know about!
- Plastic-alternatives
- Household
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
- Reuse
- Second hand
- Composting
Sustainable September
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Let’s talk sustainability – what it means and the simple steps you can take to live a more sustainable life.