Recycling and waste reduction blog
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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.
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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.
- Plastic-alternatives
- Household
- Waste reduction
- Avoid
Single Use Plastic Bag Ban
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
The lightweight plastic bag ban is now in play so it’s time to kick the over-reliance we’ve had on plastic bags and establish new habits.