Recycling and waste reduction blog


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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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Garage Sale Trail

Posted on: Jul 13, 2020

Why selling and shopping on the trail will help you to reduce your waste

  • Household
  • Waste reduction

Banana Bread & Other Ways You Can Reuse Bananas

Posted on: Jul 13, 2020

Before you consign overripe bananas to the compost, why not give them a second lease on life – and yourself a tasty treat?

  • Plastic-alternatives
  • Household
  • Recycling
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse

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
  • Waste reduction

Waste less food

Posted on: Jul 10, 2020

Use these 8 ideas to help you cut back on food waste, From smart storage and freezing leftovers find out how you can cut down on your waste.

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Understand your contribution

Posted on: Jul 10, 2020

If you need a kick-start to changing habits, then why not try these tips to help remind you of how you're cutting down on waste.

  • Waste reduction

Start conversations

Posted on: Jul 10, 2020

Talking more about waste - around the dinner table or at a sports match, can make a difference to what you do and what others are doing. Find out how you can Own Your Impact.

  • 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.

  • Plastic-alternatives
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse

Pack A Low Waste Lunchbox

Posted on: Jul 10, 2020

Lunchboxes are a great place to tackle food & plastic waste. It also encourages kids to own their impact and become 'mini waste warriors'. Find out how you can cut down on waste.