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The Current State of Australia’s Recycling Crisis

Australia is one of the biggest rubbish generators across the globe. Over the years, this problem of waste production continuously swells up, consequently generating around 67 million tonnes of rubbish in 2017. Of that amount, only 37% was recycled.  Australia is, thus, facing a recycling crisis. We create more waste…

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How Rubbish Affects Australia’s Ocean Ecosystem

Pieces of rubbish that are not managed well and disposed of properly may end up in bodies of water. Even if people don’t directly throw waste in the ocean, a wave of rubbish would still manifest after some time. In the data collected in 2016-2017 from coastal cleanups, Australian beaches…

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Coffee Cup Waste Statistics in Australia

How Many Coffee Cups Do Australian Dispose of Each Year Astoundingly, Australians discard over 1.8 billion single-use coffee cups every year, each one contributing to a mounting environmental dilemma. This urgent issue serves as the focal point of our discussion, where we will uncover “how many coffee cups do Australians…

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10 Facts About Hard Rubbish You Should Know

Appliances, furniture and other things at home become hard rubbish as they are destined to be. As old and damaged electronic devices and furniture pile up in your home, the inconvenience will soon frustrate you. That is why replacing things in the house and dumping old stuff will give you…

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How to Solve Rubbish Problems During the Lockdown

With the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, rubbish accumulation continues to increase. This is because collection services are reduced because of social distancing, staff absences and concerns on worker’s safety and health. As of now, households produce 10 per cent more rubbish during the COVID-19 lockdown. We are entirely familiar…

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Home Cleaning: Fun Recycling Activities for Kids

Leaving the worsening state of our rubbish to the future generation sounds irresponsible and downright wrong. However, teaching our kids to recycle is the first step in taking care of the world we live in to save the future. Regardless of status, profession or age, recycling is everyone’s responsibility. Teaching…

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How the COVID-19 Lockdown Causes Increased Household Rubbish in Australia

Staying at home is the most advisable thing to do during this coronavirus pandemic. With increased indoor activities, households generate more rubbish than usual. While spending more time in your home, you might unconsciously do things that add to the increasing junks.  Australia faces severe problems with waste, and it…

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5 Important Things You Need to Know About Glass Recycling

Glass recycling is always an option in waste management. After all, glass is one of the most abundant materials used in infinitely many products that we have. It is used in many settings may it be residential, industrial or commercial locations. There are many producers and businesses in glass supply…

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