Recycling and waste reduction blog
- Recycling
Innovative Recycling Companies in WA
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
There are some really innovative people out there who are taking our waste products and making them into not-so-obvious items for our homes.
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
Non Recyclable Items
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Did you know that not everything that has the recycle logo on it can actually go into your kerbside recycling bin?
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
- Reuse
- Second hand
- Community event
Meet the waste champions who are owning it
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Every wondered how Western Australia will make significant inroads in its collective efforts to reduce waste?
- Household
- Waste reduction
- Composting
Learn how to bokashi like a pro!
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
You don’t need much space to get into composting – if you’ve got enough room for a bucket – then you’ve got the room to compost!
- Plastic-alternatives
- Household
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
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
- Plastic-alternatives
- Household
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
Hidden Plastic
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Our appetite for products made from or containing plastic has been insatiable over recent decades.
- Plastic-alternatives
- Household
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
Hacks For Making Food Last Longer
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
With the equivalent of one in five bags of groceries ending up in the bin, Australian households are looking for ways to end the waste. Here’s 11 simple hacks to help you get the most out of your grocery shopping!
- Waste reduction
- Reuse
- Second hand
How to revive an old pair of jeans
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Never part with a favourite pair of jeans prematurely again with this great hack to help bring faded items back to life.
- Household
- Recycling
Hazardous waste - the things you just can't bin
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Batteries, paint, aerosol cans, gas cylinders and e-waste – these are everyday materials found in practically every home, but they can’t be disposed of by simply throwing them in your rubbish or recycling bins. Find out how to correctly bid adieu to your hazardous household waste.