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Mobile phones have been a part of life in Australia, as evidenced by the current 23 million mobile users. However, because of changing technology and newer devices coming onto the market, mobile phone waste statistics have increased. Understanding the scope of this problem is critical because it has serious implications for consumers and policymakers regarding […]

The allure of fast fashion can be irresistible, enabling anyone to adopt the latest clothing trends at budget-friendly prices. While many view inexpensive clothing as disposable, this fuels a crisis beyond wardrobes. Australians even buy more clothes per person than any other country! According to the Australia Institute’s research, Australia has the highest textile consumption […]

Australia deeply depends on and values metals, so much so that it ranks fifth in recycling metal waste and other components globally. However, its metal recycling rate still has room for improvement. The country sends scrap metals like over 250,000 average-sized cars to landfills annually! Discover key metal waste trends and recycling rates in Australia […]

Australia generates enough waste to fill the Sydney Opera House 800 times annually. While it ranks tenth with the cleanest air globally, the mountains of trash ravaging its pristine coasts, rugged wilderness, and vibrant communities starkly contrast. How does the nation push to solve its massive waste crisis? Even though Australia has made strides in […]

You probably never think about who might collect the recyclables when tossing or throwing them into the bin. For Australians, though, that's a serious question raised just by taking bottles from someone else's recycling bin. Is It legal? What are the ethical considerations? What happens when you get caught? Let's break it down so you'll […]

Have you ever wondered why there are still rusted appliances even when kept clean and dry? Regardless of materials and coatings designed to protect against rust, no appliance is entirely immune. Rust could weaken your machine’s structural integrity when left unchecked or neglected. What’s more, overusing and storing rusty appliances poses health and safety risks. […]

Australia is a water-scarce country, yet its population uses around 16,500 gigalitres of water— enough to fill Sydney Harbour 33 times. Many Aussies rarely consider their water source and where wastewater goes after use. The typical Australian consumes 82,000 litres of fresh water. Utilities lose around 80-110 litres of water per day before it reaches […]

EPA revealed that New South Wales generated over 22.4 million tonnes of waste in 2022-23. While almost two-thirds of this waste is recycled, each person produces 2.68 tonnes of rubbish—heavier than a typical car! Householders require reliable, scheduled pickups to eliminate such growing rubbish issues. Read on to learn Sydney’s council collection dates and discover […]

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 […]

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 […]

What do you do with an old wooden table? How about wooden cabinet frames you discarded from a recent kitchen makeover? And what about wood bits and scraps from your latest woodworking project? In Australia, you can’t just dump wooden furniture, wood waste, and construction materials in the bin. Timber and wood waste must be […]

Australians are among the highest users of technologies, so avidly that the country ranks fifth as the world’s top producer of e-waste. With Aussies frequently keeping up with new advancements, nearly everyone contributes to this growing e-waste. E-waste is any product containing electrical or electronic parts discarded after reaching its end of life. It includes […]

While metal junk takes up your valuable property space, consider this a pile of resources. This is because most metals don’t need to be down-cycled. What does this mean? Metals can be recycled indefinitely without reducing their intrinsic properties. Unlike crashing concretes to produce aggregates for fill or grinding timbers to create chipboards, they can […]

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 […]

The NSW EPA reported that around 75% of construction and demolition waste goes to local landfills. This waste consists of timber, concrete, bricks, waste asphalt, rocks, and soil from razed structures and construction and renovation jobs across the region. Of all these materials, timber is recyclable and may be repurposed in many ways. Untreated timber […]