Recycling and waste reduction blog


  • Plastic-alternatives
  • Reuse
  • Avoid

Update: WA’s Plan for Plastics

Posted on: Jun 4, 2024

Western Australia’s nation-leading Plan for Plastics is now in its third year.

  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse
  • Second hand
  • Avoid

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.

  • 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.

  • Plastic-alternatives
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse
  • Avoid

Making a difference on World Environment Day: steps for a greener future

Posted on: May 30, 2023

It’s easy for environment and climate issues to feel overwhelming, and to wonder what impact your contribution can make towards a greener, more sustainable world. Luckily, there are plenty of things you and your household can do to play your part and make a difference.

  • Food waste
  • Avoid

Make every day a Stop Food Waste Day

Posted on: Apr 26, 2023

Chucking together a ‘use-it up meal’ is a great way to save time, money and food from going to waste. Each year, GREAT Sorts across WA save around $1000 by creating healthy and fresh meals from the things they have in their pantry and fridge.