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What is FOGO?
Learn what FOGO is, what belongs in your green-lid bin, and why it matters for reducing landfill and emissions.
Apr 16


What the four-bin system will mean for you
Breaking down the four-bin system in Victoria and how it'll impact you.
Jul 3, 2025


Practical tips for teaching kids sustainability
Discover practical ways to teach your kids about sustainability through fun activities and hands-on learning.
Feb 17, 2025


The difference between "use by" and "best before" dates
Learn how to navigate your food labels with confidence.
Dec 9, 2024


A guide to compost bins, worm farms and bokashi bins.
Breaking down the three most common ways to compost.
Aug 29, 2024


Is food waste really a problem?
Why is food waste a problem and what can we do about it?
Jul 24, 2024


What’s the difference between biodegradable and compostable
Understanding the difference between the two can help us choose more sustainable options.
Jun 13, 2024


What is the waste hierarchy?
Discover the waste hierarchy, a framework for sustainable living.
May 9, 2024


Soft Plastic Recycling Update
*last update Jul 2025 Soft plastic, an overview According to Clean Up Australia's most recent Litter Report, soft plastic pieces such as plastic bags, bread bags, cling film, confectionary wrappers and fresh and frozen produce bags, are the most common item found in litter. In addition to that, the amount of soft plastic collected has increased compared to the year before due to increased use by consumers and a lack of current facilities and programs to collect. To tack
Feb 22, 2024


What is the Container Deposit Scheme
The Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) is an initiative aimed at promoting recycling, reducing litter and reinforcing product stewardship.
Oct 10, 2023


What is e-waste?
Sending e-waste to landfill poses numerous significant environmental risks.
Sep 12, 2023


Why are bees important?
Australia is home to around 2,000 species of bee (out of the 20,000 species across the world). These bees have co-evolved with our native plants and flowers over thousands of years. Why do we need bees? Without bees, our ecosystem is at risk. Bees pollinate many of our plants by carrying pollen between plants. Carrying pollen between these plants helps them reproduce flowers, fruits and vegetables. Nearly two-thirds of Australia’s agricultural production benefits from bee
Apr 19, 2023


What is greenwashing?
Have you ever noticed a company promote that their products are recyclable or that they are environmentally friendly but don’t provide any further information? Greenwashing is when companies provide a false or misleading claims on their environmental practices to appear as though they have a more positive environmental impact than they actually do. Have you been greenwashed? Companies may claim their products or services are more environmentally friendly than they actually ar
Mar 17, 2023


What is the ARL?
The Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) is a recycling label that helps Australians and New Zealanders understand how to recycle packaging.
Feb 15, 2023
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