…And they lived happily ever after—the end. Almost every book ends with this line. Have you also wondered what happily ever after looks like for a book? We’re curious too, but surely it’s not staying on an overcrowded shelf collecting dust for years, wondering if it’ll ever get opened again.…
Did you know that mattresses follow an 8-year rule? Well, if you don’t, I’m sure the physical manifestation of accumulated sweat, dead skin, and spring stress over the years would start to show. I don’t know what is if that’s not a clear indication you need a new mattress. But,…
Recycling at home is a small yet significant step for Aussie households, especially those living in dense suburban areas. As of 2022, Australians generate around 67 million tonnes of waste annually, filling up our landfills at an unprecedented rate, especially during the height of the Coronavirus pandemic. But as more…
Single-use plastics such as bags, straws, cutlery, plates, and cotton buds hit a dead end in NSW with a new environmental law banning their use as soon as next year Over the coming years, several Australian states and territories are banning single-use plastic items as part of the government’s commitment…
It’s no wonder that we are living in a thirsty country. In 2019-20, Aussies consumed about 13,874 gigalitres (GL) of drinking water, a 25% leap from 11,120 GL in the previous year. The increased drinking water consumption implies a relevant rise in bottled water generation. If we think about it,…
Footwear production saw a 2.7% rise in recent years, reaching a total shoe production of up to 24.2 billion pairs. As the world’s footwear industry grows, consumers start waste initiatives and wonder if shoes can walk the path of recycling. We always look for eco-friendly ways to dispose of worn-out…
Wood and timber are two essential components of a home, business, or construction project. While you think getting rid of such waste materials is easy, there are various factors to consider before tossing them into your green recycling bin. It’s a given fact that paper is derived from wood and…
We buy clothes for many reasons. It could be because of a big sale, a job promotion, a new fashion trend, or maybe shopping for clothes help you distress. Essentially, clothes spark joy and confidence in people. This is especially true in Australia. With about 373 000 tonnes of fabric…
Is it really necessary? The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has alerted skip bin business operators and homeowners of their proposed changes in the Resource Recovery Orders and Exemptions (RROEs) to be implemented on July 1, 2022. They said the regulation changes are needed because recent compliance testing conducted by…
