Recycling and waste reduction blog


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An eggcellent Easter with less waste

Posted on: Mar 26, 2026

Easter is a time for slowing down, catching up with family and enjoying a few treats. But it can also come with a lot of extra waste, from packaging and food scraps to novelty items that don’t last much longer than the long weekend.

  • Household
  • Recycling

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.

  • Household
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse

WA’s ultimate repair lab and repair cafe guide

Posted on: Sep 30, 2024

GREAT Sorts in your neighbourhood put less in their landfill bin by finding their local repair lab or repair cafe.

  • Household
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse

Update: WA’s e-waste ban

Posted on: Jun 4, 2024

The State Government’s ban on e-waste being disposed to landfill will come in to force next month.

  • 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.

  • 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

Disposing of COVID-19 waste generated in the home

Posted on: Jun 22, 2022

You can take steps to dispose of the waste associated with managing COVID-19 in the home.

  • Plastic-alternatives
  • Household
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse
  • Community event

Your guide on how to thrive during Plastic Free July

Posted on: Jul 13, 2020

If you’re intrigued by Plastic Free July and keen to understand what it is and how you can get involved read on because we’ve put together a concise information guide for you.