Get your calendars out and get ready, the way we use plastic is about to change. From 1 July Western Australia will introduce a ban on light weight plastic bags.
There is an abundance of lemons at the moment and thousands of ways to use them in the kitchen but have you tried cleaning with them?
In recent years, the concept of the “circular economy” has gained popularity as a means of fostering economic activity while minimising negative environmental impacts.
Business champions of waste reduction
Captains of reduce, reuse recycle! NE Solutions in Gosnells were recognised as a Switched on Business for their sustainable actions. Learn more about their story and see how you can implement actions into your home or business.
The plastic bag ban is looming and some householders are wondering how they'll line their bins without access to free plastic shopping bags. We've outlined a few options that could work for you.
Five tips for a wonderful worm farm
Worms will help you break down your kitchen scraps and give you back nutrient-rich worm tea and castings to use on your garden.
Four wheels to two: Our top five tips
Riding your bike to work will make a big difference. Your health will benefit from the regular exercise, your budget will benefit from reduced transport costs and the community will benefit from reduced transport emissions.
Are you getting the most from your solar panels?
Whether you have solar panels already or are considering installing them, here are our top five tips for making the most of the sun’s energy.
Decluttering has received lots of media attention in recent years as a decluttered space is quick to clean and saves money too! An uncluttered home is a great goal, however for most of us it’s a constant battle. Find out how to win your war on waste.
Mundijong Library turns to TerraCycle
Mundijong Library has become a recycling hub to save household items from ending up in landfill.
Cutting kitchen waste makes sense. Giving scraps to chooks, worms or your compost reduces waste to landfill and emissions, but wherever possible, food grown for human consumption should be eaten by humans.
Altruist Furnishings win Switched on Business Award
Local duo Nicole and Bryce Polmear are recycling for a reason and their business, Altruist Furnishings in Kelmscott, has received the Switched on Business Award in recognition of their green thinking.
