Recycling and waste reduction blog
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Hazardous waste - the things you just can't bin
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Batteries, paint, aerosol cans, gas cylinders and e-waste – these are everyday materials found in practically every home, but they can’t be disposed of by simply throwing them in your rubbish or recycling bins. Find out how to correctly bid adieu to your hazardous household waste.
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
How WA's container deposit scheme will work
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Western Australia’s new container deposit scheme, Containers for Change, launches in June 2020. Here’s what you need to know for now.
- Household
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
A simplified guide to using your yellow-topped bin.
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Just because an item has a recycling symbol on it doesn't mean it should go in your yellow-topped bin! For the first time there is a clear set of guidelines for all WA households about what can and can't be put in your yellow-topped recycling bin making it easier for you to own your impact and do the right thing. Are you up to speed with the changes?
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Expert tips: How To Have A Low Waste Festive Season
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Wondering how you can make a positive impact this festive season? Why not take a leaf out of some of WA’s most waste savvy individuals and organisations’ book.
- Household
- Recycling
- Reuse
Save money
Posted on: Jul 10, 2020
Waste not, want not. Find out how you can save money and cut down on your household waste at the same time.
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
Recycle better
Posted on: Jul 10, 2020
Maximise your recycling by getting to know what can and can’t go in your yellow top bin at home, and what to do with those other items.
- Recycling
Enlist your kids
Posted on: Jul 10, 2020
Here are some easy and fun ideas to help inspire everyone in your household to join in the waste revolution.
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
Five things to keep OUT of your yellow topped recycling bin
Posted on: Jul 10, 2020
Learn what goes into the yellow topped bin and five things to avoid placing in your kerbside recycling bin. Find out how you can cut down on your waste.
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
- Reuse
Choose to refuse
Posted on: Jul 10, 2020
Say no to single-use plastic and needless packaging. Find out more ways you can cut down on your waste.