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How to Avoid Contamination in Waste Bins

Despite clear labelling and informational campaigns about proper waste segregation, contamination remains a persistent issue. If food scraps, plastic bags, and containers with food residues are placed in the recycling bin alongside bottles and cans, they can contaminate the recycling stream, resulting in the entire batch being diverted to landfill.

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What is Wish Cycling and Why is it Bad?

Wish cycling contributes to Australia’s contaminated recycling problem by causing incorrectly labelled waste, non-recyclable waste, and contaminated recyclable materials to degrade other batches of recycling.

Without waste diversion, more rubbish winds up in landfill

What is Waste Diversion? 

The primary goal of waste diversion is to minimise the amount of waste sent to landfills or incinerators, thereby reducing environmental pollution, conserving resources, and promoting sustainability.

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Green Practices for the Office Kitchen

By incorporating green practices such as reducing single-use plastic, implementing composting initiatives, promoting sustainable food choices, businesses can align their office kitchen practices with eco-friendly initiatives

Paper glossary

Paper Glossary 

We’ve compiled a list of many of the more common paper words or phrases to help you better understand the uses and properties of the paper you are buying.

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