Recycling and waste reduction blog


  • Recycling
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse

Sam’s Spares - 2023 Waste Champion

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
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse

Get a taste for low waste - the Wasteless Pantry story

Join the GREAT Sorts in your neighbourhood who embrace low waste living by shopping at their local bulk food store.

  • Plastic-alternatives
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse

WA's ultimate guide to bulk food shops

As more GREAT Sorts embrace low waste living, bulk food stores are growing in popularity. A bulk food store is a type of grocery shop that specialises in selling a wide variety of food products in bulk bins or dispensers.

  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse
  • Second hand

Join the repair economy

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

Staff member with signage
  • Household
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse
  • Avoid

The Sharing Economy 101: Share Sheds

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.

Tim Mangano sustainability leader and science teacher at Beeliar Primary School, holding a chicken
  • Recycling
  • Waste reduction
  • Composting
  • Food waste

How to start a sustainability project at your school and get the kids inspired

According to Tim Mangano, the sustainability leader and science teacher at Beeliar Primary School, the key to success lies in taking small steps.

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  • Household
  • Recycling
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse
  • Second hand
  • Community event
  • Food waste

From trash to treasure: give where you live

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.

  • Plastic-alternatives
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse
  • Avoid

Making a difference on World Environment Day: steps for a greener future

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.

  • Waste reduction
  • Community event

How to create a low waste event without wasting the fun

16,000 GREAT sorts attended the East Fremantle George Street Festival last December with less than 40kg of waste sent to landfill.