Recycling and waste reduction blog

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A simplified guide to using your yellow-topped bin.

Posted on: Jul 13, 2020

Just because an item has a recycling symbol on it doesn't mean it should go in your yellow-topped bin! For the first time there is a clear set of guidelines for all WA households about what can and can't be put in your yellow-topped recycling bin making it easier for you to own your impact and do the right thing. Are you up to speed with the changes?

  • Plastic-alternatives
  • Household
  • Recycling
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse

Expert tips: How To Have A Low Waste Festive Season

Posted on: Jul 13, 2020

Wondering how you can make a positive impact this festive season? Why not take a leaf out of some of WA’s most waste savvy individuals and organisations’ book.

  • Household

5 ways to become an impact-owning dog owner

Posted on: Jul 13, 2020

It doesn’t matter if you’re a first-time puppy parent or an experienced dog owner, chances are there are things you can do to lower the waste produced by your four-legged friend! Here are 5 things you could start to do today.

  • Household
  • Waste reduction

Waste less food

Posted on: Jul 10, 2020

Use these 8 ideas to help you cut back on food waste, From smart storage and freezing leftovers find out how you can cut down on your waste.

  • Household
  • Recycling
  • Reuse

Save money

Posted on: Jul 10, 2020

Waste not, want not. Find out how you can save money and cut down on your household waste at the same time.

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  • Waste reduction

Lower waste celebrations

Posted on: Jul 10, 2020

There are simple ways to cut waste with our gift giving and celebrations – while taking nothing away from the quality & sentiment.

  • Plastic-alternatives
  • Household
  • Recycling
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse

12 New Years Resolutions To Live By

Posted on: Jul 10, 2020

Make 2019 the year that you break up with waste. Here are 12 of our favourite (and easy) ways to reduce your personal waste-footprint.

  • Household
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse
  • Second hand

WA's ultimate op shop guide

Posted on: Feb 3, 2020

Giving items a second life is one of the best ways to be a GREAT Sort. These are our – and your – favourite op shops in Perth and further afield. Last updated: July 2022

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  • Recycling

How to recycle electronics

Posted on: Dec 10, 2019

If you’ve ever been tempted to throw your unwanted electronic items in the bin then you NEED to read this article.