Considering the environment and making sustainable purchasing decisions in the home may come second nature to some but for most of us it’s about thinking twice before we buy something. To me, thinking sustainably in regards to purchasing means considering…
These days most people are aware of recycling and that we should be doing our bit to recycle where we can. But while we may be well aware we should recycle, do we know why? What benefits does recycling offer…
It can be confusing working out what plastic items are acceptable in your mixed recycling bin. The easiest thing to do is look on the bottom of the product to see if it has a plastics identification code on it.…
Aerosol cans found in the home or office can include products such as deodorants, hair sprays, cleaning products and insect sprays. Each Australian purchases and uses approximately 10 aerosol cans each year. But what happens after these cans have been…
Over the long weekend in Victoria I drove past my local charity shop and was appalled to see the number of both bagged and unbagged clothing and other goods that had been left outside the door of the shop. From…
If you’ve been up early or out late you may have seen a street sweeper or two cleaning up around your neighbourhood. But you probably haven’t thought about exactly what the job entails. Our Property Services division has been cleaning…
If you consider the function of footpath and street sweeping you probably think it’s all about keeping the streets looking good and safe in terms of removing waste and debris. However it actually plays a more important role in regards…