2 April 2023 | Waste & consumerism
Polystyrene Waste From bean bags to waterways – why polystyrene has to be eradicated from our lives. In the early 1970s, my family had two orange bean bags. They were very fashionable items at the time, and besides the allure of lounging in them, I loved unzipping the...
10 December 2022 | Waste & consumerism
Good news about waste – yes truly! Next year we will see major changes to how we handle waste and single-use plastics in Victoria. First, a Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) will be launched – allowing people to get 10c for returning drink cans, bottles and cartons to...
20 November 2022 | Waste & consumerism
Book review: Nothing New, A history of Second-hand, by Robyn Annear* Looking for a good book to read over the summer? Or a gift for the sustainably conscious friend or family member? Don’t go past Robyn Annear’s ‘Nothing New, A History of...
4 October 2022 | Waste & consumerism
Managing paint and coatings waste Home renovations and all sorts of makeovers are a ubiquitous feature of our lives: a lick of paint, a bit of replastering, varnishing a wood table. There are a huge variety of products used for home improvements, but this article will...
2 June 2022 | News, Waste & consumerism
FOGO Waste Collection in Banyule The kerbside green waste revolution coming soon A new waste management system is coming our way soon, with the start of the Food Organic and Garden Organic (FOGO) waste collection in the City of Banyule. From 4 July, food and garden...
1 May 2022 | Waste & consumerism
Recycling Footwear It’s the start of the sports season and you realise that your budding footballer or netball star has outgrown their shoes. How will you dispose of them? A few enterprises are now focusing on upcycling or recycling sports footwear and equipment...
