Recycling and waste reduction blog
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Single Use Plastic Bag Ban
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
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
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
Scrunchable plastic.... and what to do with it
If you’re asking yourself what you should be doing with all that flimsy plastic then it’s important to know that recycling is still the answer!
- Household
- Waste reduction
Super simple ways to cut food waste
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
Reducing waste comes in many shapes and sizes – just like fashion.
- 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!
- 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.
- Recycling
Innovative Recycling Companies in WA
There are some really innovative people out there who are taking our waste products and making them into not-so-obvious items for our homes.
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- Recycling
- Waste reduction
Non Recyclable Items
Did you know that not everything that has the recycle logo on it can actually go into your kerbside recycling bin?