Recycling and waste reduction blog


  • Plastic-alternatives
  • Household
  • Waste reduction

Single Use Plastic Bag Ban

Posted on: Jul 13, 2020

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

Posted on: Jul 13, 2020

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
  • Waste reduction

Super simple ways to cut food waste

Posted on: Jul 13, 2020

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

Posted on: Jul 13, 2020

Reducing waste comes in many shapes and sizes – just like fashion.

  • 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!

  • Recycling

Innovative Recycling Companies in WA

Posted on: Jul 13, 2020

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.