Recycling Tips
The underpin of waste minimisation are the three R’s -
Download our Recycling Fact Sheet here
Reduce – Reuse – Recycle
Here is a list of practical things you can do around your home to recycle effectively:
- Recycling Bins provided by your council instruct you as to what can go in. If you are unsure of what you can recycle, contact your local council for assistance
- Don’t use plastic bags to hold your recyclables – simply put your recyclables straight in the appropriate recycling bin.
- When recycling plastic bottles, make sure they are empty and remove all lids.
- Ensure that paper and cardboard is not spoiled with food, metals, glass or plastics before you recycle
- Recycle your newspapers.
- Printer Cartridges, Corks, Mobile Phones and Plastic Bags can all be recycled.
- Avoid using single use plastic shopping bags
- After a party, take the time to separate the recyclables!
Some other things to consider to help reduce your impact on the environment.
- Buy products that have minimal packaging
- Buy products that have recycled material in their packaging
- Buy Recycled products such as toilet paper and printing paper
- Avoid toys and household items with batteries
Did you know?
Veolia teamed with the Australian Antarctic Division to Clean up Antarctica. Contributing Bins, and funding for research, the partnership has paved the way for the continued preservation of Antarctica