Recycling and waste reduction blog
- Plastic-alternatives
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Goodbye plastic bags... now what do I use for my bin?
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
One of the most common reactions when the ban on lightweight plastic bags was first announced was: “But what am I going to do about my bin?”. Here are five simple alternatives to using flimsy single-use grocery bags as your bin liner
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
How WA's container deposit scheme will work
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Western Australia’s new container deposit scheme, Containers for Change, launches in June 2020. Here’s what you need to know for now.
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- Household
- Waste reduction
- Second hand
Give stuff away
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Buy Nothing. Give Freely. Share Creatively. This is the ethos behind a fast-growing movement empowering individuals and communities to form their own gift economies (where no money changes hands) and reducing waste at the same time.
- Household
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
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?
- Waste reduction
Garage Sale Trail
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Why selling and shopping on the trail will help you to reduce your waste.
- Household
- Waste reduction
Banana Bread & Other Ways You Can Reuse Bananas
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Before you consign overripe bananas to the compost, why not give them a second lease on life – and yourself a tasty treat?
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- 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
- 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.
- Waste reduction
Understand your contribution
Posted on: Jul 10, 2020
If you need a kick-start to changing habits, then why not try these tips to help remind you of how you're cutting down on waste.