Recycling and waste reduction blog
- Plastic-alternatives
- Household
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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?
- 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.
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- Recycling
- Waste reduction
Non Recyclable Items
Posted on: Jul 13, 2020
Did you know that not everything that has the recycle logo on it can actually go into your kerbside recycling bin?