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Recycling

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...
Waste Reduction

Our Favourite Low-waste Travel Hacks

Unfortunately, most things in airports and planes are often covered in some kind of disposable packaging. Items are wrapped in layers of plastic, served in disposable cups and/or in containers made out of hard-to-recycle mixed materials, or there’s a ‘free plastic gift with every purchase’. Unavoidable? Not if you prepare in advance. We’ve compiled a list of 5 of our favourite travel hacks to reduce waste while travelling. 1. BE PREPARED TO AVOID AIRPORT AND PLANE PLASTIC Before you leave home, take a little time to list all of the things that you would ordinarily pick up or use at...
Waste Reduction

How To Throw A Low-waste Party

It’s easy to go overboard when planning your child’s birthday party, buying far too much and forgetting how much of it will end up in the bin at the end of the day and later, in landfill. Here are 7 simple ways you can reduce waste at your kid’s next party.  Let’s face it, the ‘classic’ kids’ birthday party is notorious for ending in bags and bags of waste. From paper plates and juice boxes, to lolly wrappers, gift packaging and popped balloons, the aftermath of the sugar-fuelled fun promises to fill those kerbside bins…but this doesn’t have to be...