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 […]
Timber & Wood Waste Statistics Australia
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 […]
E-Waste Statistics in Australia: A Comprehensive Look
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 […]
Metal Junk Removal Sydney
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 […]
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 […]
Best Ways to Dispose of Timber
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 […]
Best Ways To Clear Out A Storage Facility
The Self Storage Association of Australasia has reported a surge in demand for storage solutions across the region in 2023, with more than 2,260 storage facilities in Australia and 605 in New Zealand. This growth reflects a strong interest in self-storage solutions for personal or business needs. Part of this demand is an increasing challenge […]
Spring Cleaning Checklist: What to Keep, Donate, & Dispose Of
After spending much time inside during winter, some Aussies often take a week off once September steps in, not for a vacation but for spring cleaning. While you’re up for it to welcome a new season, insufficient planning makes this cleaning tradition challenging. Organising a thorough spring cleaning covering your entire property is essential. This […]
How to Get Rid of Household Appliances Safely
What happens to broken or outdated home appliances when disposed of? Re-Source Australia reveals a mind-bending 75.8 megatonnes (Mt) of waste in 2023, which includes household, commercial, and industrial wastes. Household waste includes food, e-waste cleaning products, and household appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, televisions, air conditioners, and washing machines. Because these items are bulky, […]
Rubbish Removal for Tenants: How to Leave Your Rental Clean
Rental homes in NSW are mostly covered by new tenancy agreements for a fixed term of twelve months, two or five years. Some properties can be leased for a maximum term of ten years. It all depends on the client and specific conditions related to the particular housing offer. However long or short your rental […]
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 […]
How to Dispose of a Pool Table
The growing interest in cue games has increased the demand for pool tables among private and business owners. It is now common to find pool tables in bars, clubs, sports clubs, and entertainment centres. Also, having a pool table increases a property’s value. It is a great investment for homeowners who want to sell their […]