Recycling – Page 28 – Own Your Impact

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Tips For Sustainable Living

Western Australians love a month-long challenge right (don’t forget the global movement Plastic Free July started here!)? So who’s up for embracing the next call to action – Sustainable September – with us? WHAT IS SUSTAINABILITY? Let’s get back to basics – the Oxford Dictionary describes sustainability as the: “avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance.” HOW CAN I BE MORE SUSTAINABLE? At the most simple level, to be more sustainable you will need to be more considered about everyday decisions – what you do, what you eat, what you buy (or don’t...

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10 Items You Didn’t Know Could Go In A Redcycle Bin

It’s important for everyone to divert as much waste as they can from landfill so here are 10 items that you might not have known can also be recycled through the REDcycle program and turned into different items from outdoor furniture, bollards and exercise equipment. Just remember to ensure your soft plastics are free from food (aside from yoghurt pouches, but keep reading for more on that!) and DRY (wet items cause mould) before you put them in the bin. It’s also worth noting that bagging your soft plastics is OK. 1. SILVER-LINED CHOCOLATE, CHIP AND SNACK WRAPPERS That’s right,...

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How (And Why) To Recycle Electronic Items

Upgrading your TV set, laptop or washing machine can often be an all-consuming task, but it’s important to also think about what you are going to do with the old item it’s about to replace. We’ll give you a hint, the answer should never be “put it in the bin”. Read on and you’ll find out why! WHAT IS E-WASTE? Let’s start at the beginning – understanding what items are classified as e-waste. All you need to remember is that if it has a plug, battery or cord its considered e-waste! Common household e-waste includes: TVs VCR and DVD players...