Recycling and waste reduction blog
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Stepping off the fast fashion treadmill
Posted on: Apr 12, 2024
Fast fashion – mass-produced clothing sold at throwaway prices – has become one of Australia’s biggest environmental problems.
- 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
- Waste reduction
- Reuse
Get a taste for low waste - the Wasteless Pantry story
Posted on: Feb 6, 2024
Join the GREAT Sorts in your neighbourhood who embrace low waste living by shopping at their local bulk food store.
- Plastic-alternatives
- Waste reduction
- Reuse
WA's ultimate guide to bulk food shops
Posted on: Feb 6, 2024
As more GREAT Sorts embrace low waste living, bulk food stores are growing in popularity. A bulk food store is a type of grocery shop that specialises in selling a wide variety of food products in bulk bins or dispensers.
- 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.
- Waste reduction
- Reuse
- Second hand
Join the repair economy
Posted on: Dec 21, 2023
GREAT Sorts in your neighbourhood put less in their landfill bin by visiting their local repair lab or repair cafe.
- Household
- Waste reduction
- Reuse
- Avoid
The Sharing Economy 101: Share Sheds
Posted on: Oct 20, 2023
There are many items in people’s homes that sit unused for most of the year, such as a lawnmower, camping equipment, a pasta maker or even a smoke machine.
- 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.