Recycling and waste reduction blog
- Household
- Recycling
What is FOGO?
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
You might have heard the term “FOGO” pop up in the past year when discussion turns to waste, but do you know what it actually means?
- Plastic-alternatives
- Household
- Waste reduction
- Reuse
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!
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- 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
- Waste reduction
Toy Libraries
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Toy libraries are the perfect way to give kids access to new toys without having to amass stockpiles of plastic and difficult-to-recycle electronics. Find out what they are and where your nearest one is in Perth and surrounds.
- 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
- 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?
- 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.