By choosing to reuse/repurpose, we can reduce waste and discover the joy and satisfaction that comes from giving the old a new lease on life. So, grab that bag of shredded paper you thought was destined for the bin, and let’s look at different ways to reuse stuff!
With the explosion of streaming services, you may have lots of old CDs and DVDs cluttering up your house. They are unlikely to make the nostalgic comeback that we have seen with vinyl records, so Here's what you can do with them, rather than sending them to landfill.
Did you know that during the festive season in Australia, we go through more than 150,000 kilometres of wrapping paper? That's enough to wrap around the Earth's equator almost four times! And guess what? That doesn't even include birthdays or other special occasions throughout the year. But when it comes to recycling, it's not always straightforward.
Did you know that you shouldn't put books into your kerbside recycling bin? The reason is that books are made from more than just paper – there’s glue involved, along with a plastic coating on some book covers. Even if you tear out the pages for recycling, if they have turned brown or yellow, they are a big no-no. Here's what you can do instead.
It's important to remember that just because a container has a recycling symbol (the three arrows making a triangle) it doesn't mean that it can be recycled! It's very confusing, so here's a quick guide to which cartons can go into the recycling bin.
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