It's amazing when you get a new laptop or phone for graduation or your birthday, right? So, what are you going to do with the old one now? Don't throw them away because you can take them to Sydney charities that accept electronics. Donating your old electronics to charities is a great move that benefits […]
How to Dispose Of Commercial Printers & Photocopiers in Sydney
Commercial printers and copiers are indispensable equipment for businesses. They effectively handle massive printing, copying, scanning, and faxing. Understanding their capabilities, usage, and how to dispose of commercial printers is crucial when they are no longer needed or are inoperable. Disposing of office printers and photocopiers requires care to encourage recycling and eco-friendliness. Our dedicated […]
Top Waste and Trash Polluting Our Planet
The world population was estimated to be around 8 billion in 2023 and is projected to increase to 8.5 billion in 2030. These significant numbers, along with growing urbanisation and consumerism, directly impact global waste and trash production. The environmental and health consequences of inefficient and unchecked waste management can have far-reaching impacts. But despite […]
Packaging Waste Statistics in Australia
Packaging materials such as plastics, cardboard, and paper are significant waste products found in most homes, offices, and manufacturing companies, making clutter and disposal a hassle. In homes, boxes, single-use plastic bags, and styrofoam food containers overflow bins, leading to more frequent rubbish collection schedules and trips to recycling centres and landfills. Excessive packaging can […]
Commercial Waste Statistics Australia: Growth & Trends
Good news! Australia is slowly heading in the right direction regarding waste management. According to the latest report, 63% of the country’s waste is being recovered and reused. This inspires everyone, especially those in the commercial sector, which makes up 43% of the total waste produced by the country. So, let us focus on commercial […]
How to Reduce Waste: Ideas for Zero-Waste Living
Have you ever wondered where that piece of candy wrapper you threw in the bin or that plastic bag you discarded will eventually end up? In Australia, most rubbish we throw away in bins is in landfills. ABC News reports that despite national efforts to control rubbish disposal, a large portion of rubbish in the […]
Food Waste Statistics Australia: Everything You Need To Know
Australia produces enough food to feed its population three times. While a third of this food volume ends up in the dump, 3.7 million households struggle to put meals on their tables. That’s more than the combined residences of Sydney and Melbourne! Besides the leftovers that could’ve been eaten, food waste consists of inedible and […]
Plastic Straw Waste Statistics Australia
There’s a problem with plastic straw waste that many of us do not realise. Who would have guessed that something as small and seemingly simple as plastic straws could pose a serious environmental threat? Sustainability Victoria has uncovered the alarming reality of plastic straw waste in Australia. Australians use around 10 million single-use plastic straws […]
How To Dispose of Hazardous Waste in Sydney
Sydneysiders face a massive waste problem as the city grows to over 1.3 million people by 2030. This is alarming, given that the metropolis's rubbish grows six times more than its population! While you can easily throw most of this rubbish in your bins, it’s different for hazardous items. Expired paint is an example. It can contaminate […]
What Happens to Your Office Waste After It’s Collected?
Unless you’re working asynchronously, most Aussies spend their time in offices. This means you have a hand in the country’s 32.8 million tonnes of commercial waste. That’s a huge chunk of Australia’s 75.6 million tonnes of collected waste in 2020-21. Once thrown in the curbside bins, you might think less about the heaps of paper […]
Green Office Certifications: Waste Management Practices
Green office certifications promote workplace sustainability and help organisations deplete their environmental impact, improve employees’ overall well-being, and optimise operational efficiency. These green certifications endorse an office’s endeavours to accomplish sustainable practices. It evaluates energy and environmental design efficiency, indoor air quality, resource use, and sustainable waste management. Common accreditation programs include Green Business Benchmark®, […]
How AI is Revolutionising Waste & Rubbish Sorting
Our growing waste problem devastates our planet faster than we could imagine. And every second, a lot of stuff is thrown in our bins. But what happens to the rubbish thrown in these bins remains a mystery to most. While some of these wastes might end up elsewhere, general garbage bins go straight into landfills. […]
Creating a Zero-Waste Office: Is It Possible?
An office has a lot of clutter, and shifting into a zero-waste office isn’t only for sustainability. It also enables the company to save money on operational waste and recycling management. Method Recycling notes that, based on recent studies, an average office worker produces 2 kg of waste daily. Paper-based products constitute 0.9 kg, and […]
What are the 5 R’s of Waste Management?
Sydney produces around 3.5 million tonnes of trash annually. However, only 40% is recycled, and more than half are in landfills. There is still so much waste that’s rotting and polluting the environment! This is one of the many reasons the city pushes for sustainability and protecting the environment to benefit everyone. Sustainable Sydney is […]
Sustainable Office Cleanouts: Everything You Need To Know
Before the widespread adoption of sustainable office practices in NSW, the Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Water conducted a 2007 survey that revealed a shocking reality about commercial and industrial waste. Millions of tonnes of C and I waste were disposed of in Sydney landfills—the amount could fill more than 7,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools! […]