Recycling and waste reduction blog


  • 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!

  • 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?

  • Plastic-alternatives
  • Recycling
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse

Waging war on single-use plastics

Posted on: Jul 13, 2020

Convenience or environmental disaster? Single-use plastics are ever-present in everyday life. Find out what you can do to reduce them.

  • 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.

  • 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.