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Keep your fruit fresh with these storage tips

Store your fruit right so it lasts as long as possible!

Energy

E-Waste, be gone! Where Aussie women can ditch their old gadgets

E-waste is anything from old laptops and phones to cords and chargers. Here's how to get rid of them responsibly.

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‘Garbologist’ Belinda Chellingworth reflecting on Australia’s circularity journey

Reducing waste is a journey: Stories from our 1 Million Women Community

FoodNews

Why ‘best before’ food labelling is not best for the planet or your budget

UK supermarkets have removed “best before” dates on thousands of fresh food products in an effort to reduce food waste. Apples, bananas, potatoes, cucumbers and broccoli are among the most wasted foods. This could reduce waste by an estimated 50,000 tonnes a year!

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Online Shopping, Supporting Local Businesses And Trying To Live Zero Waste: Can These All Work Together?

Over the past couple of decades, our consumer habits have been a topic of mass discussion through different peaks and troughs. But it feels like they've never before been under such scrutiny and pressure.

Money

How To Get Your Workplace Waste Under Control

Good businesses don't happen by accident. Strategic plans are made to reach objectives - and your waste management is no different.

Clothes

What Happens To Our Recyclable Items?

Ever wondered exactly how it's all sorted, and what happens to it after that?

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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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Broken Stuff Can Be Better Stuff: What I Learnt At A ‘Repair Fair’

I went to a 'repair fair' in Sydney and was inspired to imagine what my old broken things can become.

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