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The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging and historic time for the world. In addition to the suffering and losses, the pandemic has also been a big step backwards in the fight to reduce single use items. In the health and prevention sector there has been a surge in use of disposable surgical masks and body screens. And in the food industry an increase in single use takeaway containers. Given all this, what can we do in the pandemic to reduce wastage? read on for the top 4 sustainability tips to reduce wastage.
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We all know about charity clothing bins and selling clothing that is still good but what about recycling damaged or torn clothing? recycling underwear? Would you like to know more: URL: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/02/how-the-circular-economy-is-redesigning-fashions-future/ URL: https://www.wri.org/blog/2019/01/numbers-economic-social-and-environmental-impacts-fast-fashion...
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For know-how on how to recycle easter egg foil or to help justify eating more easter eggs, see this short article.
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Have you wondered what to do with a used piece of baking paper aka parchment paper? can baking paper be recycled? if not, can baking paper be composted. The short answer is NO.
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Have you ever found yourself holding an empty aerosol can in your hand wondering which bin you should dispose of it in? This article on recycling aerosol cans will help you. In short – for 91% of Australians the answer is recycle in the yellow recycling bin.
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For over a hundred years, humans have been using artificial light to hold back the dark from their homes. But with all the alternatives available today, what is the greener choice for household lighting and how should household lighting be disposed at end of life.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging and historic time for the world. In addition to the suffering and losses, the pandemic has also been a big step backwards in the fight to reduce single use items. In the health and prevention sector there has been a surge in use of disposable surgical masks and body screens. And in the food industry an increase in single use takeaway containers. Given all this, what can we do in the pandemic to reduce wastage? read on for the top 4 sustainability tips to reduce wastage.
We all know about charity clothing bins and selling clothing that is still good but what about recycling damaged or torn clothing? recycling underwear? Would you like to know more: URL: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/02/how-the-circular-economy-is-redesigning-fashions-future/ URL: https://www.wri.org/blog/2019/01/numbers-economic-social-and-environmental-impacts-fast-fashion...
For know-how on how to recycle easter egg foil or to help justify eating more easter eggs, see this short article.
Have you wondered what to do with a used piece of baking paper aka parchment paper? can baking paper be recycled? if not, can baking paper be composted. The short answer is NO.
Have you ever found yourself holding an empty aerosol can in your hand wondering which bin you should dispose of it in? This article on recycling aerosol cans will help you. In short – for 91% of Australians the answer is recycle in the yellow recycling bin.
For over a hundred years, humans have been using artificial light to hold back the dark from their homes. But with all the alternatives available today, what is the greener choice for household lighting and how should household lighting be disposed at end of life.
Many everyday household items are powered by batteries. So what is the greener choice for batteries and how should they be disposed at end of life. Read on to find out.
Did you know that Q-tips should not be used to clean your ear? and that if you really need them for “non ear cleaning purposes” there are plastic free alternatives? and for those who really really must clean your ear then there are re-usable alternatives? So what are these alternatives to the cotton swab aka Q-tip aka cotton bud?
The varying codes on plastics can be confusing. But if there is a recycling symbol on the plastic then it should go in your recycling bin right? sadly wrong. In Australia, most councils only accept codes 1, 2 and 5.
A simple 5 step list to help Australians with their paper recycling.
