National Recycling Week is here, and it’s the perfect time to rethink the importance of recycling and how we manage our waste. While Australians are eager to recycle, many of us still make common recycling mistakes that can spoil the process, like tossing soft plastics into kerbside bins, leaving food scraps on recyclables, or assuming everything with a recycling symbol is good to go.
National Recycling Week is more than an awareness campaign. It’s a practical reminder that small changes across thousands of workplaces can lead to massive collective impact.
Understand the differences between garbage, waste and recycling bins and how they support smarter waste management. Learn how to sort waste correctly and explore effective waste disposal methods to support sustainability.
By upcycling common waste like empty bottles, tissue boxes, disposable cups, and more, kids will learn the importance of reusing materials and begin to understand how small actions can lead to big changes in protecting our planet.
These innovative DIY projects offer a fun way to learn about the importance of recycling and repurposing.
We’ve curated 4 fun DIY upcycling crafts that make the most of materials that might otherwise end up in the waste bin.
Engaging students to recycle is not just about keeping the school grounds clean, it’s about developing lifelong habits that contribute to a sustainable future.
The size of recyclable items can be a challenge for efficient processing and these challenges go beyond simply dealing with physical waste.
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.
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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COS acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia.
We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
We acknowledge and respect the traditions as well as customs practised both present and before our time.
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