Recycling and waste reduction blog


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  • Household
  • Waste reduction
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Waste Free Wednesdays

Posted on: Jul 13, 2020

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!

  • Household
  • Waste reduction
  • Composting

The composting process

Posted on: Jul 13, 2020

Composting is nature’s way of recycling – GREAT Sorts call it earth-cycling. It’s the process of turning natural scraps (think food scraps, leaves and paper) into nutrient-rich compost which will help your garden and soil thrive.

  • Household
  • Recycling
  • Waste reduction

'Taking-away' the recycling confusion

Posted on: Jul 13, 2020

There’s a lot of confusion about what take-away items can and can’t be recycled. Find the answers to common questions.

  • 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.

  • Plastic-alternatives
  • Household
  • Recycling
  • Waste reduction

Six simple supermarket switches

Posted on: Jul 13, 2020

Keen to start reduce your waste but unsure where to start? Try out these six switches next time you do your grocery shopping to reduce the amount of plastic waste your household produces.

  • Household
  • Waste reduction

Super simple ways to cut food waste

Posted on: Jul 13, 2020

Believe it or not, the average WA household throws away thousands of dollars every year…in wasted food that is. In fact, it’s estimated that around a quarter of all food purchased ends up in the bin (and often then landfill) rather than our stomachs.

  • 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.

  • Plastic-alternatives
  • Recycling
  • Waste reduction

Plastic (not so) fantastic

Posted on: Jul 13, 2020

Did you know that in the past 70 years around 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic has been produced globally, but that only about 9% of it has been recycled? Pretty depressing right?

  • 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.