Recycling Facts Australia β»οΈ: We all know (or at least the vast majority of us do) that recycling is a good thing for the environment Recycling has certainly got some bad press in recent years. Newspaper and TV coverage has highlighted the instances of recycling collections being brought to landfill – and China turning back […]
Planned Obsolescence Disadvantages π‘: When I say planned obsolescence, what first comes to your mind? Do you think about your spent money on the latest technology? Or do you think about the broken LED light bulb you have to change again? Either way, planned obsolescence brings no good to both consumers and the environment. What
How Is Coal Ash Recycled? π₯: In this blog, we discover the recyclability of coal ash. We will also discuss the problems it has caused for Australia and how the average citizen can deal with it. Continue reading this blog to learn more. When thinking of the biggest waste problem, what first comes to mind?
Are Rubber Bands Recyclable? β»οΈ: In this blog, we will find out whether or not you can recycle rubber bands. We will also cover other options aside from recycling that the average Aussie citizen can do should this person have too many rubber bands at home. Continue reading to learn more. There is certainly a
Are Baby Wipes Recyclable? π§»: You may think that you’re too old to take “baby” stepsΒ (pun totally intended), but think again! Fast forward to today, due to COVID-19, we’ve steadily used our supply of wet wipes not just for hygiene, but for our overall health. Today, we focus our attention on how the humble
Lithium-ion Battery Fire π: If you have read or watched the recent news, you would know the alarming number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in Australia. Colour us here at Waster surprised when we learned that this type of battery caused more than a thousand fire incidents in the country. Naturally, we will cover
Simply Cups And 7-Eleven Recycling β: In this blog, we talk about Simply Cups and 7-Eleven’s collaboration efforts to deal with the growing amount of coffee cup waste going into landfill. Make sure to read on to learn more.Β I kid you not when I say that ‘a cuppa’ or coffee in the morning can
Recycling Club Ideas π«: Are you thinking of starting a recycling club at your school? What should you do to start one? Will this help children be more educated and engaged in helping the environment? In this blog, we give you some recycling club ideas to use so that you can successfully pilot a recycling
Recycling Social Enterprise β»οΈ: With social enterprise being implemented in recycling, it aims to hit two birds with one stone by improving both the ecological and economical systems. Discover more about it here by reading this blog. Time and time again, we discuss the importance of dealing with our waste problems. Companies, in particular, have
Transparent Recycling Bins β»οΈ: In this blog, we tackle the efficacy of deploying transparent recycling bins. How effective is this strategy? Will it prompt residents or even businesses to recycle more? Or, will it hinder recycling progress, instead? Let us find out more as we traverse through this topic. Lots of recyclables get ruined, mainly
