Kids parties have become big business over the years and the amount of plastic produced for decorations, party bags and single use items is getting bigger and bigger. But planning a low-waste kids’ party can be easier than you think.
It’s so easy to recycle your drink containers and donate the cash to a community organisation or cause. Read more to find out how.
Although aerosol cans are made from aluminium, they cannot go into your kerbside recycling bin or general waste bin. So, what can you do with them? Read on.
Every year in Australia, an estimated 100 million disposable razors end up in landfill. So, how can you avoid being part of this massive problem? Read on.
You may have noticed that a lot of places which previously collected plastic lids are no longer accepting them. This is because the business which used to process most of the lids is no longer operating. So, what can you do with them?
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Now you can look great – and feel great - by recycling the packaging from your beauty items rather than sending them to landfill. Here’s how.
We all love it when we get the latest shiny new computer or TV with all the bells and whistles. But what do you do with your old ones? Here are some ideas for recycling electronic waste or giving it a second life.
While we can avoid many types of plastic and packaging – it’s more difficult to do this when it comes to caring for our teeth and gums. The good news is that there is now a way to recycle your toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes and floss containers.
If you have expired or unwanted medicines lurking in the back of your cupboards, it is really important to dispose of them correctly. Here’s why and how.
You may think it’s perfectly safe to send food waste to landfill. After all, it will break down, right? Unfortunately, it’s not that simple.
***PLEASE NOTE*** The REDcycle program has been paused temporarily. Please visit redcycle.net.au for more information.
Upgrading your electrical appliances? Or maybe you’ll get something new for Christmas. Either way, your old electrical appliances should never go into your general waste bin. Here’s what you do with them instead
With all the waste, Christmas isn't great for the environment. But it isn't all doom and gloom. We can all help to reduce the environmental impact of Christmas in small ways, starting with how we package our gifts.
When you see a bargain $5 T-shirt, it might seem like a great buy, but there is a greater cost that you can’t see.
Recycling facilities in Western Australia use a combination of magnets, blowers, tumblers and grids to separate the types of recycling. You can help them by making sure you are recycling correctly.
Containers for Change is a new state-wide container deposit scheme that lets you cash ineligible drink containers for 10 cents each. Here's what you need to know.
The average family uses 24 rolls of plastic wrap a year, and unless you recycle with a specialist recycler (such as REDcycle), it will end up in landfill. A much easier way is to make your own beeswax wraps and ditch the plastic wrap for good.
You may have seen Buy Nothing groups popping up on Facebook. They are a way to reduce waste and recycle items that you don’t need anymore, by giving them to someone in your local community who would find them useful.
Still confused about what goes into your yellow top recycling bin? Here’s a simple guide.
****Please Note**** The soft plastics recycling programme via REDcycle has been paused. Please visit redcycle.net.au for further information
It’s great if you’re recycling your plastic rubbish correctly, but the best way of helping our environment is to avoid buying products with plastic packaging in the first place.
