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 Australians understand the threat of…
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 to addressing the plastic waste…
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, the more people drink from…
Australia generates roughly 5.3 million tonnes of metal and steel annually. A massive portion of it goes into producing consumer goods and construction equipment. But while Australia’s metals industry is rising sustainably, another by-product is keeping up: scrap metal. Many scrap metals in the Greater Sydney Area don’t undergo proper recycling and waste disposal processes.…
Moving into a new home or renovating your old room can generate massive furniture waste. Damaged cabinets, broken cupboards, dirty textiles, white goods, cheap shelves, and old mattresses make up most of Australia’s furniture waste. Unfortunately, Australia’s rising furniture trend is throwing thousands of tonnes of mass-produced DIY items into landfills and rubbish bins. To…
While walking along busy streets, you saw a guy casually tossing a plastic cup on the roadside. After a few more strides, you passed by a teenager leaving an empty pocket of chips while calmly walking away as if nothing had happened. People think throwing a cigarette butt out of the car window, spitting gum…
…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. As book lovers, we understand…
Illegal dumping is a problematic practice in many Sydney neighbours. Not only do victims have to pick up the pieces to address the illegally dumped items but excessive amounts of dumped junk can be a huge eyesore for local residents. So what can you do about it if you have had junk dumped on your…
Leather waste represents a huge and ever-growing problem. The obsession we have with new clothes, footwear or household items in today’s society is hurting the environment significantly. That is why there is no doubt that leather waste is a problem that we must all address. However, this is not an issue that will be resolved…
Related: Uncovering the Facts: How Much Plastic is Recycled in Australia in 2023 Australia’s National Plastics Plan 2021 will open doors for a more extensive approach to reducing plastic waste in the country. Following the National Plastics Summit in March 2020, the government developed this large scale plan to address the life-long issues brought by…
