Spring Cleaning And… Recycling At The Same Time? How? 🧹♻️
Spring Cleaning Recycling 🧹♻️: Springtime naturally gets plenty of us motivated to declutter our own homes. However, with the amount of stuff you want to get rid of, the idea of sending them all to landfill might put you off. What can you do to spring clean and recycle more responsibly? Don’t worry, we’ve got your backs! During the spring season, people have more energy to turn their houses upside…
How Can You Recycle Wetsuits In Australia? 🌊
Wetsuit Recycling Australia 🌊: Do you have plenty of viable options when it comes to wetsuit recycling in Australia? We give you the best option available to get rid of your wetsuit in the most environmentally responsible way possible! Continue reading this blog to learn more. Ah, the joys of scuba diving? Oh, me? A scuba diver? No, I actually am not. I enjoy watching many films and documentaries on…
State Of Global Waste This 2022 🌏🗑️
Global Waste 🌏🗑️: What is the state of waste worldwide this 2022? Are we getting better at dealing with our waste or are we growing worse as time passes by? Let us take a look at the data and statistics in this blog. Of course, and as always, we suggest that you read this blog to learn more. It’s definitely not getting better – that’s for sure. Unfortunately, the amount…
News On Plastic Ban 📰 – NSW Bans Single-Use Plastic, Woolworths Stops Selling 15c Reusable Bags
News On Plastic Ban 📰: In this short news article, we bring you the latest events that have transpired featuring NSW and the supermarket giant in Australia we all know, Woolworths. Continue reading to learn more. Here at Waster, we always look at the bright side of things and hope for the best without fail. We, of course, trust that people, most especially the Australian Government, are becoming more aware…
Meet Dustin, The Recycling Geek Of This Recycle Cartoon 👦
Recycle Cartoon Character Dustin 👦: As we move along with our recycle cartoon series, we now introduce to you the recycling geek kid named Dustin. Last time, we talked about the loving dog named Julius who has a knack for making a mess by going through the trash. This time, however, we introduce yet another recycle cartoon character named Dustin. Just who is this kid? How much does he love…
Why Do Recycling Centres Keep Catching Fire? How Can They Prevent It? 👨🚒
Why Do Recycling Centres Catch Fire? 👨🚒: As good as the waste and recycling industry is in protecting the environment and conserving natural resources, they are not without flaws. A few years back, some recycling centres all over the world caught fire in their respective facilities. Are the centres poorly managed or are they just naturally risky? How will recycling centres fight and prevent extremely dangerous and large blazes? Fires…
Wasters Asks: How Do You Dispose Of Vapes Here In Australia? 🚭
How To Dispose Of Vapes In Australia 🚭: In this blog, we cover how you can dispose of your old vapes or e-cigarettes and their other components such as pods, batteries, tanks and more. We suggest that you continue reading this blog to learn more. Everybody has differing opinions when it comes to vaping. Some believe it is a better and healthier option than smoking cigarettes, whilst others beg to…
Lara Rubbish Tip Clean-Up A Success After 3 Years, Costing Around $71 million 🧹
Lara Rubbish Tip Clean-Up 🧹: After 3 years, the once-dangerous stockpile of flammable rubbish in Lara near Geelong is no more! See what events transpired that ultimately led to the total clean-up of Lara’s infamous rubbish tip. Continue reading to learn more. It finally happened! The current waste and recycling world of Australia leaves much to be desired. But Lara, a place near Geelong, has something to say about that….
Plastic Pollution Has Recently Decreased In Australian Beaches, Study Finds 🏖️
Australian Beaches Plastic Pollution 🏖️: Recently, Australian beaches have seen a significant drop in plastic waste in the last 6 years. What caused this to happen? And more importantly, how can we maintain this plastic waste drop? Continue reading to learn more. Through the years, multiple reports have stated the devastating effects of plastic on the ocean and marine life. Sea turtles, birds and mammals alike have suffered at the…
Plastic-eating ‘Superworms’ May Provide A Solution To Global Waste Problem 🪱
Plastic-eating Superworms 🪱: Scientists based in Australia discover enzymes inside beetle larvae capable of degrading polystyrene, one of the most widely-used types of plastics. Will using these suffice in reducing plastic and landfill waste around the world? Continue reading to learn more. Honestly, the thought of worms makes me shudder to my core. I find them quite, err… gross. However, do not let my little disgust for worms distract you…
