Dispose Of Old Medicine 💊: Many Australian households and businesses accumulate old or unused medicines over time, creating significant safety and environmental risks. If you need to dispose of old medicine from your home or a medical practice, proper disposal is very important. It helps protect public health and the environment. Throwing medicines in the […]
Zero Plastics Australia ♻️: In this blog, we cover Zero Plastics Australia, a business focused on turning plastic waste into different types of everyday products. Last week, two members of our very own Waster’s team attended the ReGen Expo (formerly known as Australasian Waste Recycling Expo or simply AWRE) to mainly see the latest developments
How To Dispose Of Broken Glass Safely 🥛: It’s a scenario every home faces. Someone may have hit a window, and kids running around dropped a glass. And the hard part now is how to dispose of broken glass that has scattered. Even in the ideal scenario of recycling the glass is confounded by special
White Goods Recycling ♻️: Large household appliances play a major role in daily life. Fridges keep food fresh, washing machines handle weekly laundry, and ovens help feed families. But when these appliances reach the end of their life, many people are unsure what to do next. They are bulky, heavy, and definitely not suitable for
Portable chargers, also known as power bank, have become everyday essentials. We rely on them while travelling, commuting, working remotely, and attending events. But like all electronics, power banks don’t last forever. Batteries degrade, ports fail, and eventually you’re left wondering what to do with an old or broken device. The short answer? Don’t throw
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are the “brains” behind almost every electronic device we use, from laptops and smartphones to TVs, routers, gaming consoles, and even modern appliances. But when those devices break or become outdated, the PCBs inside them often end up as electronic scrap. And that’s a problem because PCBs contain both valuable metals
Got an old PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or handheld console collecting dust? You’re not alone. Gaming technology evolves quickly, and many of us end up with consoles we no longer use, stashed in drawers, storage boxes, or cupboards. The good news is that game console recycling is easier than you might think, and it makes
How to Dispose of Old Toys 🧸: Of all the rubbish to get rid of, how to dispose of old toys is arguably one of the most challenging. We light up when we see them bring joy to kids’ faces; however, children outgrow them, and they are left scattered around the house or piled up
Was Larry Bird A Garbage Man? 🏀🗑️ When people talk about Larry Bird, the conversation usually jumps straight to championships, MVP awards, trash talk, and iconic moments in a Boston Celtics jersey. He’s remembered as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, and rightfully so. But every so often, a different question comes
Every year, billions of tonnes of food go uneaten while millions of people still face hunger. This blog explores the shocking truth about global food waste — how much food is wasted globally, why it happens, and what we can do here in Australia to make a real difference. When the Fridge Becomes a Mirror:
