Recycling and waste reduction blog


Plastic picnic plates and cutlery
  • Plastic-alternatives

Avoid excess packaging

Single-use plastic is one of the biggest contributors to needless waste. Find out how you can cut down on your waste.

close up of lady holding various recyclable packaging
  • Recycling

A-to-Z waste guide

You aren’t alone if you’ve found yourself asking “What bin should this go in?”. We've put together a handy guide to help you to separate and sort your waste correctly.

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  • Plastic-alternatives
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse

10 ways to reduce waste at home

Reducing the amount of waste we create in the first place is the key to collectively cutting landfill in Western Australia. Here's 10 ways to reduce your waste.

Kick start a low-waste year
  • Plastic-alternatives
  • Household
  • Recycling
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse

12 New Years Resolutions To Live By

Make 2019 the year that you break up with waste. Here are 12 of our favourite (and easy) ways to reduce your personal waste-footprint.

Man placing recyclables into a yellow-topped bin
  • Household
  • Recycling

Recycling Bin Basics

Tips on what you can and can’t place in your kerbside recycling bin if you live in Western Australia. This back-to-basics article will help you to recycle better.

man browsing clothes in an op shop
  • Household
  • Waste reduction
  • Reuse
  • Second hand

WA's ultimate op shop guide

Giving items a second life is one of the best ways to be a GREAT Sort. These are our – and your – favourite op shops in Perth and further afield. Last updated: July 2022

 Birthday cake
  • Waste reduction

How To Throw A Low-Waste Party

How to throw a low-waste birthday party. Ideas to help reduce waste at children’s birthday parties, keeping kids happy without making too much rubbish.

suitcases at the airport with an airplane taking off in the background
  • Waste reduction

Our favourite low waste travel hacks

Travelling can make avoiding single use plastic and recycling a little trickier, but with a bit of planning ahead it’s not impossible.

assortment of electronic items
  • Household
  • Recycling

How to recycle electronics

If you’ve ever been tempted to throw your unwanted electronic items in the bin then you NEED to read this article.