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12 ways to reduce waste this Christmas
Posted on: Dec 17, 2025
Forget the 12 days of Christmas, we’ve put together a guide featuring 12 ways to save waste at Christmas. Small actions matter even more over the festive season so now’s the time to school-up and remind yourself of the different ways you can own your impact in the lead up to and during Christmas.
- Recycling
5 things for the yellow-topped recycling bin that might surprise you
Posted on: Feb 3, 2025
In Western Australia, recycling is simple. It’s about putting five types of items in the yellow-topped recycling bin — paper, cardboard, cans, plastic bottles and containers, and glass bottles and jars!
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.