Country’s wild bin system puts Australia to shame
Australia has been put to shame by this country which takes recycling to extreme levels. They even have a rule for what days you can recycle glass.
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Secret code found on every milk bottle
It’s a confusing code that doesn’t make much sense to the untrained eye, but the consequences of not knowing what it means could be lethal.
Aussie who made $5m in under seven hours
After Mike Smith got an idea on holiday, he came up with an idea aiming to solve one of the world’s biggest problems. And it took off.
Solution to ‘toxic’ 10-tonne problem
A Queensland business will transform the toxic waste from one common household product into fertiliser in a major environmental win.
Huge impact of this tiny benchtop bin
Residents in one Sydney council have been given this small bin for their kitchen bench. And it’s had a huge impact already.
Item wreaking havoc on Australia’s bins
The pandemic has changed how people live and one habit in particular is causing headaches for how Australia’s bins are managed.
Insane photo of woman’s trash
An extreme recycler has showed off two months worth of waste and shared the four tricks she used to cut her household waste by this much.
‘Small’ change to Aussie sliced bread
It might just be the best thing since sliced white bread. A favourite Aussie brand is rolling out a major change in an Australian first.
Biden win will turn up heat on PM
As the next US President, one of Joe Biden’s first moves – to rejoin a major international agreement – could turn attention to our own backyard.
‘Previously unknown’ spider discovered on bin
Australia is home to a hugely diverse population of spiders, and it’s about to grow by one after a woman’s surprise discovery on her recycling bin.
Apple sues after 100k devices ‘stolen’
Apple sent a Canadian company more than 550,000 devices to be recycled. Some employees at the company allegedly had other plans.
Factory busted ‘recycling’ used condoms
Police have uncovered a “condom recycling facility” in Vietnam responsible for washing and repackaging more than 300,000 sheaths.
First Aussie state to ban single-use plastics
South Australia has beaten Queensland as the first state to ban plastic straws, cutlery and drink stirrers, but COVID is delaying when it can come into effect.
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