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...
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...
