Recycling and waste reduction blog


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  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse
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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”.

  • Recycling

Where does my waste go?

Posted on: Nov 4, 2024

Find out where your waste actually goes.

  • 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.