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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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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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.