27 February 2022 | Waste & consumerism |
All those cords and old mobiles? …solutions for managing your E-waste Each time you upgrade your phone, TV or other electrical device, the redundant or broken item becomes ‘e-waste’. How can we do our bit to keep e-waste out of landfill? Firstly, we need to understand...
31 January 2022 | Waste & consumerism |
Taking action on textile waste When you open your wardrobe or drawers you will probably see things that you haven’t worn in ages. Chances are most were bought new, on a whim. All those shirts, singlets, pants, dresses, skirts, tops, scarves, jackets, socks,...
6 January 2022 | Waste & consumerism
Productivity Commission ‘Right to Repair’ Report The Productivity Commission handed down its final report to the Australian Government on 29 October 2021. It was released to the public on 1 December. This is potentially good news for consumers as it...
10 October 2021 | Waste & consumerism
The Banyule nappy Image credit Designer Bums Stylish, reusable cloth nappies = a zero-waste alternative Do you have a baby or toddler in nappies? Many parents believe they have no real alternative to the convenience of disposable nappies. But that’s not true. Now...
15 September 2021 | Waste & consumerism
We need to talk about…your green waste bin Doing the right thing with household waste can seem like a simple thing. But waste management is a complex beast and it’s easy to get things mixed up. When you combine products claiming to be compostable, varying...
15 August 2021 | Waste & consumerism
Your plastic free ideas and resourcesAug 15, 2021 | Waste & consumerism | 0 comments Last month we posted 31 daily tips, resources and ideas from members for Plastic Free July on our social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram). We appreciate that not all...
