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...
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...
