Recycling and waste reduction blog


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  • Waste reduction
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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.

Close up of a person repairing a metal item.
  • Household
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse

WA’s ultimate repair lab guide

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

Lady holding a bunch of recyclable containers
  • Plastic-alternatives
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse

10 ways to reduce waste at home

Reducing the amount of waste we create in the first place is the key to collectively cutting landfill in Western Australia. Here's 10 ways to reduce your waste.

man browsing clothes in an op shop
  • Household
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse
  • Second hand

WA's ultimate op shop guide

Giving items a second life is one of the best ways to be a GREAT Sort. These are our – and your – favourite op shops in Perth and further afield. Last updated: July 2022