IFAT 2018
Our Managing Director, Paul Smith and Sales Manager, Tony Hawke have recently returned from visiting the IFAT Trade Fair in Munich. IFAT is the worlds leading trade fair for all things waste and this year it boasted the highest numbers…
Reduce office recyclable waste
Looking around the office some of the more common recyclable items include: plastic bottles, cans, tins, paper and cardboard. All these items have been affected by the China Recycling Ban so it’s a good idea to look into this and…
Home composting comparisons
We have just talked you through your composting options in Melbourne, so thought it would make sense now to provide an easy reference guide as to what you can and cannot put into the various composting bins. Below is an…
Composting Options in Melbourne
In the wake of International Composting Week which kicks off next week (6 – 12 May) we thought we would research and give you a rundown on your composting options in Melbourne. We already know that in Victoria food waste…
4 uses for Autumn leaves
In Melbourne it seems summer is over and Autumn in on its way…soon we will see the leaves turn from green to those beautiful shades of reds, oranges, yellows and browns. They may look pretty as they fall off the…
8 Energy saving tips for the Autumn
As the weather turns cooler and the nights start to close in, we realise autumn is here and so too our energy bills will start rising as we try to keep warm and cozy in our homes. Here’s some very…
Reduce recyclable waste today!
There has been much in the press lately about the China ban on recyclables. The import bans (sometimes dubbed as the ‘National Sword Policy’) took effect on 1st January and restrict the imports of 24 types of solid waste including…
Leave it on the shelf!
You are in the supermarket choosing your fruit and vegetables but no one asked you if you would like excessive packaging to go with your greens! As time goes on we are being made increasingly aware of the negative impacts…
Growing sustainably for Winter
Following on from 'Eating sustainably in Autumn', while you are enjoying tucking into the fresh Autumnal produce it's time to start thinking about the next season and planting for Winter! Check out this Autumn planting guide for Melbourne and surrounding…
How to live without disposable plastic
As we know plastic consumption and disposal is a real issue in Australia and indeed worldwide. According to Plastic-Pollution.org, every year, 8 million tonnes of plastic end up in our oceans. This is equivalent to five grocery bags filled with…