Recycling and waste reduction blog
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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.
- Waste reduction
- Reuse
- Second hand
Join the repair economy
Posted on: Dec 21, 2023
GREAT Sorts in your neighbourhood put less in their landfill bin by visiting their local repair lab or repair cafe.
- 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.
- Household
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
- Reuse
- Second hand
What to do with old clothes you can't donate
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
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
- Plastic-alternatives
- Waste reduction
- Reuse
- Second hand
Smarter ways to shop for clothes
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Reducing waste comes in many shapes and sizes – just like fashion.
- Waste reduction
- Reuse
- Second hand
Second Hand Living
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Reusing items that already exist is one of the best ways to reduce waste. This guide will show why second-hand and preloved items are often superior and how you can get more of them in your life.
- Household
- Waste reduction
- Reuse
- Second hand
Repair cafes – what are they and where can I find them?
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
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!
- Plastic-alternatives
- Household
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
- Reuse
- Second hand
- Composting
Sustainable September
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Let’s talk sustainability – what it means and the simple steps you can take to live a more sustainable life.
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
- Reuse
- Second hand
- Community event
Meet the waste champions who are owning it
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Every wondered how Western Australia will make significant inroads in its collective efforts to reduce waste?