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”.
- Household
- 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.
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
- Reuse
Sam’s Spares - 2023 Waste Champion
Posted on: Feb 9, 2024
Samuel Thomas is the founder of Sam's Spares, a not-for-profit organisation that accepts old computers, laptops, and phones for reuse.
- Plastic-alternatives
- Recycling
- Food waste
South Coogee Primary School's award-winning journey towards sustainability
Posted on: Dec 21, 2023
Over the past 12 years, South Coogee Primary School has earned a reputation as a sustainability champion thanks to their comprehensive school-wide program.
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
- Composting
- Food waste
How to start a sustainability project at your school and get the kids inspired
Posted on: Jul 18, 2023
According to Tim Mangano, the sustainability leader and science teacher at Beeliar Primary School, the key to success lies in taking small steps.
- Household
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
- Reuse
- Second hand
- Community event
- Food waste
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.
- Household
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
- Reuse
- 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
- 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.