Recycling and waste reduction blog


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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.

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  • 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.

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  • Plastic-alternatives
  • Household
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse
  • Community event

Your guide on how to thrive during Plastic Free July

If you’re intrigued by Plastic Free July and keen to understand what it is and how you can get involved read on because we’ve put together a concise information guide for you.

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  • Household
  • Recycling
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse
  • Second hand

What to do with old clothes you can't donate

Not all used clothes will be good enough to donate to charity. Here are nine creative ways to recycle and repurpose old clothes and textiles, avoiding sending them straight to landfill when you can’t donate them

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  • Plastic-alternatives
  • Household
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse

Waste Free Wednesdays

Intimidated by the thought of eliminating plastic for a full month? Get into Plastic Free July training early this year by embracing something we like to call Waste Free Wednesday!

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  • Plastic-alternatives
  • Recycling
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse

Waging war on single-use plastics

Convenience or environmental disaster? Single-use plastics are ever-present in everyday life. Find out what you can do to reduce them.

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  • Household
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse
  • Second hand

Repair cafes – what are they and where can I find them?

Are you committed to living by the 6Rs (refuse, reduce, reuse, repair, recycle and rot) but don’t have the tools or know-how to fix broken objects? If so then the volunteer-powered repair movement is something you NEED to know about!

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  • Plastic-alternatives
  • Household
  • Recycling
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse
  • Second hand
  • Composting

Sustainable September

Let’s talk sustainability – what it means and the simple steps you can take to live a more sustainable life.