Australia's massive food waste problem 

As Aussies Christmas is all about sunshine, loved ones and way too much food! But amidst the joy, we are wasting a LOT of food. The government reports that Aussie households waste a whopping 7.6 million tonnes of food every year—and a chunk of that comes from the silly season.

Here are practical ways to reduce food waste this holiday season (and save money!)

The silly season is upon us and that means a lot of fun! But, it also means more waste is inevitably produced.

The holiday season is here and we know it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of shiny, new things but if you want some gift ideas that are sustainable AND don’t break the budget then at RecycleSmart, we got you covered!

Here are some top-notch sustainable gift ideas to get you started this silly season.

As you probably know, last week was National Recycling Week—a fantastic initiative founded by Planet Ark back in 1996 that’s still going strong today. It’s a great opportunity for all of us to take a step back, reflect on our sustainability and recycling habits, and come together to make smarter choices for the future.

We were thrilled to have a chat with Planet Arks’ Recycling Campaigns Manager Hailey Durham. She shared her thoughts on National Recycling Week, the importance of recycling and gave us some top-notch tips to level up our recycling game!

Our recent webinar, “Rethink resource use-Pre- National Recycling Week Guide,” featured insights from industry leaders and councils on overcoming recycling challenges and promoting sustainable practices. If you missed the session or need a recap, here are the key takeaways that can help improve recycling and sustainable practices in your community or organization.

Halloween’s just around the corner, and we all love the spooky season. Australia has really embraced the traditionally American holiday in recent years with Aussies spending $159 million on Halloween lollies and chocolate yearly alone. But there’s a scary reality behind the fun of Halloween- how much waste it contributes to landfill with all the decorations, party supplies and plastic packaging from the treats and toys!

In Australia 70% of rigid plastic ends up in landfill when it could have been recycled through curbside recycling. That’s a lot of plastic ending up in landfill that doesn’t need to be there.

At RecycleSmart, we know Australia has a massive waste problem. Recycling practices are confusing and often, understandably- misunderstood. So, we’re on a mission to make recycling simple, fun and accessible for everyone by giving a second life to almost everything and we know that the best way to spread the word is through YOU.

The transition to a zero-waste future is not just a global or national challenge but a community-driven one. Empowering local communities to lead the charge in reducing waste is essential to fostering sustainable change that has lasting effects on the environment. While governments and corporations play their part, grassroots movements and community involvement are key to driving the cultural shift necessary for a zero-waste society. The Power Pickup creates a community of people passionate about reducing waste, not only in conversation with us but with each other too.

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a comprehensive blueprint designed to guide countries and organisations in creating a more sustainable and equitable world. At RecycleSmart, we are proud to align our mission and operations with these goals, particularly focusing on the areas of responsible consumption and production, climate action, and sustainable cities and communities.  Here’s how RecycleSmart contributes to the Sustainable Development goals.

Australia’s coffee culture is a source of national pride, but it comes with a significant environmental impact. Australians sip their way through a staggering 2 billion coffee cups each year......How can we prevent this issue? We’re excited to say we’ve partnered with Huskee to provide the ideal solution for your cafe or favourite coffee spot! 

We have been flashing our pearly whites lately at RecycleSmart with the great news

Businesses of all sizes are taking steps to save resources from landfill. These businesses acknowledge their responsibility in tackling Australia’s waste problemDid you know that businesses alone generate 400 Sydney Opera Houses worth of waste each year?....Here are some strategies to boost recycling in your workplace:

At RecycleSmart, we’re committed to making recycling as straightforward and effective as possible. Our recent webinar, “Simplify Recycling: Proven methods from leading businesses and councils,” brought together industry experts, councils, and businesses to share insights and strategies for overcoming common recycling challenges.

Welcome to our Building Manager program.

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You have recently joined our program dedicated to making recycling easy for apartment buildings, and we could not be happier!

Plastic Free July is a global movement that encourages millions of people to take action and become part of the solution to our growing plastic problem. It’s also a great reminder that small changes can make a BIG difference when it comes to sustainability practices in our lives. Here are some practical tips from our team to help you get started on your plastic-free journey!

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, "The Promoter" refers to RecycleSmart Pty Ltd whose Instagram handle is @recyclesmartaus and Go For Zero whose Instagram handle is @goforzero_au. The "Prize" refers to a Plastic Free July Box from Go For Zero and 8 Power Pickups for two grocery size bags of tricky-to-recycle items.

At RecycleSmart, we love spreading good news including the recent success of our crowdfunding campaign which thanks to the support of 1014 investors managed to raise $1,145,425! We are so thrilled and more determined than ever to tackle Australia’s massive waste problem. In celebration of our crowdfunding success, we wanted to share some more positivity. Here are some recent local and global environmental wins that put a smile on our faces and remind us to keep up the good work!

Recently we received a worrying email from another one of our recycle heroes after batteries they were planning to recycle exploded in their kitchen! This made us really stop and think about recycling and safety, especially when it comes to flammable items such as batteries and vapes. But not to worry, at RecycleSmart we have a solution. Here’s what you need to know when it comes to how to safely recycle your batteries and vapes.

At RecycleSmart we are so excited to announce our new partnership with Vinnies! Starting today in select NSW councils, we’re extending our service to include the collection of small furniture in good condition. All you have to do is book a Power Pickup on the Recyclesmart app and we will come to your location to collect the furniture. We then take the small furniture to select Vinnies locations where it will be sorted and resold by the charity.

As part of our collaboration, from March 1st to 31st of March, we'll be collecting high-quality women’s clothing and accessories from your doorstep to support Dress for Success’ Empower Hour.