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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.
- 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.
- Food waste
- Avoid
Make every day a Stop Food Waste Day
We all care about not wasting food and research shows us that one of the easiest ways to reduce food waste is to simply 'use it up'.
- 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.
- 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.
- Household
Disposing of COVID-19 waste generated in the home
You can take steps to dispose of the waste associated with managing COVID-19 in the home.
- 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.
- 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