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We can all be Recycling Heroes!

Recycling “properly” (and diverting valuable material from landfill) can be deeply rewarding.This Friday is Global Recycling Day and the theme is #Recycling Heroes, so I wanted to share with you how you can up your ‘recycling game’ and enjoy the deep satisfaction of finding a purpose for all your unwanted ...

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Ever wonder what happens to your kerbside recycling?

​It's been 4 years since China announced it's ban on the importation of recyclable materials from Australia, sending the waste industry (and me) into a tailspin! Why was our recyclable waste being shipped overseas in the first place, and where was it going to go now? As confronting as it ...

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Contact Lenses Are Plastic! Here Are The Best Ways To Recycle And Dispose Of Them

It's been found that millions of contact lenses are being flushed and ending up in oceans because people don't realise they're plastic. We all need to be able to see, so here's how to dispose of your contact lenses in the most sustainable way possible!

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How To Responsibly Dispose Of Your Old Or Broken Phone Cords

Not sure what to do with your old phone cords? Here's how to make sure they don't end up in landfill.

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Recycling Facts: Navigating Your Bins Like A Boss

Recycling plays such an important part in managing our waste, but it's easy to be confused about what we're allowed to recycle.

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What To Do With An Old Mattress

Once your mattress has reached the end of its life, it doesn’t need to end up in landfill. Here's how to recycle it.

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Takeaway Coffee Cups: The Issues Unwrapped

What happens to takeaway coffee cups after we've finished using them for all of five minutes? This article gives you the low down on them all.

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Are You Making These Recycling Mistakes?

Stop your best intentions from ending up in landfill with these simple tricks.

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Can You Recycle Wine Bottle Corks? And How To Do It!

Our #Ask1MW question of the week.

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