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25.01.2022 Heard of a circular economy but dont know what it means? Were here to help * Design products and packaging to be reused, repaired, have parts replaced and be easily recycled. * Reuse off-cuts and excess. * Products made with majority recycled input material.... * New business models with products being rented, used under a subscription-base, and more product stewardship schemes. * We buy less and use products fully. * Materials in products can be separated and salvaged. * Small or no residual waste. * Organic materials are broken down in a natural process to enrich soils and support renewable resources. * Reduced requirement to take new raw materials. #circulareconomy See more
25.01.2022 This weekend is the National Garage Sale Trail. Happening online and in local streets across Tassie too. Find a bargain, follow COVID-safe rules, and choose to reuse!
25.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who is helping keep household batteries out of landfill! * * * Did you know that even the thin plastic coating on the outside of the battery is removed, washed, dried and extruded for resale to manufacturers of battery cases for the process to begin again? * * * Recycle batteries at council Waste Transfer Stations and collection points in council offices across Tasmania (not in kerbside recycling please) ... Recovery A future beyond the bin #NationalRecyclingWeek
25.01.2022 If youd like to pass on your old mobile phone for a family member to use but arent sure how to clear the data and make it ready for handover, Mobile Muster shows you how...
23.01.2022 Choose to avoid waste: re-use, refill and recycle in Tasmania. This Tale of Two Bottles made for our Rethink Waste Tasmania schools program helps explain why...
23.01.2022 Friendly reminder...no soft plastics and keep your recycling loose in your kerbside recycling bin
22.01.2022 Did you know some bathing products and facial scrubs contain tiny plastic beads? Look for these ingredients on the label and avoid if you can. Our waterways and aquatic life will thank you for it! Polyethylene (PE) Polypropylene (PP) Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)... Nylon (PA) See more
22.01.2022 A great share from a Rethink Waste TAS community member: Ive permanently ditched wet wipes from my little person wrangling kit in favour of the humble face washer and reusable/washable wipes made from cut up cloth and old flannelette pyjamas. As a keen bush-walker Ive often seen wet wipes littered in the environment. People dont seem to realise that most wet wipes are made of polyester or other synthetic fibres such as polypropylene and do not breakdown like a tissu...e does. They stick around for a really long time and can leave microscopic fibres in the environment. Avoiding wet wipes is both better for the environment and my back pocket. Happy Plastic Free July! See more
20.01.2022 Heres a primary school teaching resource from EPA Tasmania investigating the role and uses of plastic in our world, how plastic consumption and waste affects our environment (particularly in the sea) and how students can reduce, re-use and recycle plastics. The resource is tailored for Grade 4 but can be applied in other classes also https://epa.tas.gov.au//wa/plastic-waste-teaching-resource
19.01.2022 Giveaway time! Here’s your chance to win a Waverley Mills 152 x 170cm recycled fibre picnic rug... * * * It’s beautifully made in Tasmania and incorporates merino wool shearing waste, unused wool fibre, off-cuts and older blankets that have been shredded, spun and blended together. * * * To enter, simply write your Tassie postcode in the comments. ... One winner will be randomly drawn at 12.00pm Tasmania time on Tuesday 24th November 2020. * * * Only residents of Tasmania are eligible to win the prize. Good luck and thank you for rethinking waste in Tasmania! This prize draw is not the responsibility of Facebook and it is not endorsed, sponsored or administered by Facebook. Rug : Waverley Mills
19.01.2022 Spring is a great time to renew and re-use!
19.01.2022 Tasmanian recycling and up-cycling in action * * * Waverley Mills has a recycled blanket range using fibre that includes a blend of merino wool shearing waste, unused wool fibre, and factory off-cuts * * * Recovery A future beyond the bin!... #nationalrecyclingweek https://waverleymills.com/pages/recycling-process See more
18.01.2022 Burnie area... save the date! A FREE waste-wise, family-friendly event is coming to the Burnie Community House....It's The Bin Day Out! Wednesday 9 December from 12.00pm - 4.30pm Featuring:... Let's Talk Trash - meet Owen from Cradle Coast Waste Services and have your waste questions answered Low-Waste Cleaning Without Nasty Chemicals Kids Chat and Trash-ure Hunt! Plus a free light lunch, give-aways and activities for all ages! Call to book your place - 6433 3219 All welcome! Brought to you by Cradle Coast Waste Services and the Burnie Community House, 24 Wiseman Street, Shorewell Park
18.01.2022 Congratulations Sinead Connaire! Youve been drawn as the winner of the Reuze It Everyday Essentials bundle! Message us and well arrange delivery to your door. Thank you to everyone for rethinking waste in Tasmania and avoiding single use plastic whenever possible
18.01.2022 Well done King Island District High School... Fantastic effort to remove a H U G E ghost net from the islands coast!
18.01.2022 Carbon fibre is used to make many lightweight products from tennis racquets to wind turbines, but at the end of its life, a lot ends up in landfill. Check out this great recycling initiative... Aside from surfboards, researchers are also working on reusing carbon fibre in car parts
18.01.2022 Congratulations Tasmania! By saying no thanks to single use plastic whenever possible during Plastic Free July, youve helped to reduce waste in our beautiful state. Keep up the great work!
17.01.2022 Launceston residents have recycled more than 300 old mobile phones at the Town Halls recycling hub over the past 12 months, weighing a total of more than 35kg. As a result, the City of Launceston has received Tasmanias Top Recycler Award in Mobile Musters 2020 Awards for the recycling of mobile phone components Many Waste Transfer Stations, electrical stores and council offices across Tasmania are drop-off points for Mobile Musters recycling program. Time to clean out those drawers and keep the good materials in circulation!
16.01.2022 "The end of a product's first life ought to be disassembly and reassembly, or repair and repurpose...Then only after all those things have failed, should we start looking at how do you melt down and recycle, or extract the component resources." Yes to that!
16.01.2022 If youve wondered why plastic bags shouldnt go in kerbside recycling, then heres an insight from Chicago USA that applies to Tassies sorting equipment too
16.01.2022 We sometimes buy without thinking, but when we rethink our shopping habits it makes a BIG difference to how much waste we create. : Face Your Waste
15.01.2022 Tassie recycling tip: Dont pack recycling inside boxes or bags. Your recycling is sorted by people and equipment at the sorting centre. Its quicker and safer for staff to hand-sort when you drop items loose in your bin
15.01.2022 Have you made the switch from plastic wrap to beeswax wraps in your household? * * * Buy them or DIY make them, they can be washed, re-used and rejuvenated with fresh wax when worn out (and they smell great too!)
15.01.2022 Northern Tasmanians get ready! The 2020 Waste NoT Awards are opening on 17 August! * * * Have you, your school or organisation made an effort to reduce waste going into landfill over the past 12 months? If you are in Northern Tasmania (Break ODay, Dorset, George Town, Launceston City, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands or West Tamar Council areas) we want to hear about your creative waste management initiatives! * * *... Stay tuned for entry guidelines and application instructions - coming soon! * * * The Waste NoT Awards are presented by the Northern Tasmanian Waste Management Group and proudly supported by Veolia. https://rethinkwaste.com.au/waste-not-awards-2020-opening-/ See more
15.01.2022 Have you heard of the wool insulation alternative to polystyrene for cold food transport? Check out Australias Planet Protector Packaging:
14.01.2022 There are so many easy and FREE recycling services in Tasmania covering everything from light globes to motor oil, and eye glasses to x-rays. Download the list here https://rethinkwaste.com.au/recycling-services-across-tasm/ * * * Do you know of other free recycling services too? Tell us and we’ll add them to the list. * * *... Note: some services may be on hold due to COVID, so store them until these services return thank you! Recovery A future beyond the bin.
14.01.2022 Want to close the loop and support products made from recycled materials? Browse Planet Ark’s recycled products directory as a starting point: https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/education/recycledproducts Recovery A future beyond the bin
12.01.2022 Waste Transfer Stations in the Cradle Coast have been converting their local waste levy funds into facility improvements including: litter trap/security fencing, safety barriers signage and stands to reduce pollution. * * *... A total of $109,228 in grant money was distributed to the 7 member Councils by the Cradle Coast Waste Management Group to undertake these environmental and safety improvements See more
12.01.2022 Workplace kitchens can be a big source of single-use plastic waste; think plastic cups, cutlery, biscuit wrappers and coffee pods. Here are some quick, easy and impactful changes that you can make Choose to reuse!
12.01.2022 Repair them for years of extra wear, re-purpose them into bags and toys, recycle them via Manrags, or give them a new life by donating to thrift shops and second hand stores. Whatever you do, please dont send textiles to landfill theyre too valuable to waste.
12.01.2022 Soft plastics including plastic bags are the biggest cause of contamination of recycled paper in Tassie because the plastic is light weight and get mixed in with the paper. * * * Please dont put plastic bags in your kerbside recycling bin. Take them to your local Coles or Woolworths for REDcycle recycling instead * * * Paper makes up 24 30% of kerbside recycling by weight in Tasmania. Its recycled in Australia into office paper and egg cartons among other things
11.01.2022 Its giveaway time! Tag a Tassie friend and youll both be in the draw to win a 4-pack of Sustomi beeswax wraps one for you and one for your mate! Sustomis four pack has your needs wrapped up: from small cheeses and snacks to covering large dishes and leafy green veggies. Say goodbye to plastic cling wrap! Well randomly select one winner (with their tagged friend) at 12.00pm Tassie time on Sunday 30th August. Only Tasmanian residents are eligible to win the prize.... * * * Good luck and thanks for rethinking waste in Tasmania! * * * This prize draw is not the responsibility of Facebook and it is not endorsed, sponsored or administered by Facebook. See more
11.01.2022 We hate to pop your fun, but even 100% biodegradable balloons were intact after 16 weeks in salt water, in fresh water, or in an industrial compost heap. * * * Party for the planet and choose sustainable decorations. * * * P.S This UTAS research was partly funded by a Waste Management grant from the City of Hobart
11.01.2022 Reminder to High Schools and Colleges in Northern Tasmania... entries to win your school a Wormabago worm farm kit close tomorrow! Get wriggling...!!
11.01.2022 Say hi to the Poulton family who in 2019 reduced the volume of their household garbage to fill no more than one bread bag per week! * * * The Northern TAS Waste NoT Awards celebrate passionate Tasmanian individuals, schools and businesses who are doing their bit to reduce waste. * * * Entries in the 2020 Awards close on 29 September share your achievements and inspire others.... * * * Check out the comments for a link to the Awards guidelines and online entry form See more
10.01.2022 Entries are now open in the 2020 Waste NoT Awards for Northern Tasmania! If you, your school or organisation has made an effort to reduce waste going into landfill over the past 12 months then share your story in the 2020 Waste Not Awards and youll be in with a chance to share in $2500 prize money! So Break ODay, Dorset, George Town, Launceston City, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands or West Tamar Council area people: we want to hear about your creative waste management initiatives! Find the guidelines and online entry form here https://rethinkwaste.com.au/waste-not-awards-2020/
10.01.2022 If you dont have time to sit-in, and your favourite caf is not yet accepting your re-usable cup again, at least try asking for no lid and going topless! Image: Responsible Cafes
08.01.2022 Have you seen these labels? * * * They’re appearing on more packages and tell you which part of the pack belongs in the recycling bin, the rubbish bin or if something else has to be done with it (e.g. take soft plastics to Coles or Woolworths for REDCycle recycling). * * * So... remember to check it before you chuck it (and ask your local council if you are not sure)!
07.01.2022 Congratulations Anne Lucadou-wells! You’re the lucky winner of the Waverley Mills recycled fibre picnic rug! Message us and we’ll arrange delivery direct to your door. Thanks for rethinking waste in Tasmania and stay tuned everyone for more sustainable give-aways next month
06.01.2022 Putting the right thing in the right bin is one of the easiest ways to stop re-usable items from filling up our landfills. Help yourself to these free downloadable bin posters and together lets be good sorts with waste! - General waste (including organics) - General waste (no organics) - Mixed recycling... - Paper and cardboard recycling - Organics waste (for FOGO or compost) https://rethinkwaste.com.au/free-bin-posters-put-the-right/ See more
06.01.2022 Tassie recycling tip: if plastic can be ‘scrunched’ it must NOT go in your kerbside recycling bin. Why? Any kind of soft plastic gets jammed in the sorting machines and gets mixed up with paper, causing contamination. Instead? Drop soft plastic in the REDCycle recycling bins at Coles and Woolworths.
05.01.2022 Its giveaway time! To celebrate Plastic Free July, weve got a Reuze It Everyday Essentials Bundle to give away to one lucky member of the Rethink Waste TAS community. * * * Valued at $79.95, the bundle includes a stainless steel drink bottle, bamboo coffee cup, 5 cotton produce bags, 1 cotton bread bag, a bamboo toothbrush AND a cleansing bar * * *... Any Tasmanian resident who has liked or followed Rethink Waste Tasmania is automatically in this lucky draw with the winner randomly picked at 12.00pm Tassie time on Monday 13 July 2020. * * * Only residents of Tasmania are eligible to win the prize. Have you got Tassie friends or family who could be Rethinking Waste too? * * * Image: reuzeit.com.au This prize draw is not the responsibility of Facebook and it is not endorsed, sponsored or administered by Facebook. See more
05.01.2022 Waste Transfer Stations across Tassie offer recycling services for many hard-to-dispose-items including steel, tyres, mattresses, paint, oil, clean chemical containers, fluoro tubes, light globes, batteries and more. The team at Spreyton WTS has made it easy to see what goes where with their new site maps neat!
04.01.2022 Fantastic effort from the people of Launceston and surrounds! In just over one year they've shown some love to the council office recycling hub by keeping all of these out of landfill and ensuring their components and materials don't go to waste: 145.9 kgs of CDs and DVDs 200 kgs of small e-waste 505 mobile phones... 175.2 kgs of x-rays 801 kgs of batteries 347 kgs of coffee pods 323 pairs of eye glasses over 23000 bread tags 80.3 kgs of printer cartridges, and 43 kgs of toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes and other oral care packs. Keep up the great work everyone!
03.01.2022 Keep using your mobile phone for as long as possible. Software upgrades and screen repairs make it easier than ever before. * * * Research shows that Australians are holding onto mobile phones for longer, with the average mobile phone replacement cycle now at 30 months. But they can last much, much longer! * * *... If it can’t be passed on to family or friends to be re-used, the phone and its accessories can be recycled via Mobile Muster at Waste Transfer Stations, or Telstra and Optus stores across Tassie * * * Recovery A future beyond the bin https://vimeo.com/377667278 See more
03.01.2022 Swap and go! Have you noticed Retub re-usable containers being offered in cafes near you? It works the same as a coffee cup exchange, except its for take away food dished up in snazzy, re-usable glass containers (you hang onto your silicone lid and swap the empty tub for a new one filled with food). City of Hobart has given them to staff - they can be used at any participating reswap cafe around the city and beyond. P.S. your favourite cafe or restaurant might not be a Retub venue but may still be happy to fill your containers from home - no harm in asking https://retub.com.au/pages/reswap
03.01.2022 Libraries are perfect places for reusing and sharing. Whether it be books, DVDs, music and magazines or other Tassie lending services for tools, toys and party supplies. What have you chosen to borrow instead of buy?
02.01.2022 Check it out... This documentary looks at how the plastics industry has used recycling to help sell more plastic, and distract attention from the bigger environmental impacts of ever-growing consumption. * * * It is essential for industry to reduce the amount of plastic it manufactures and not push the burden of plastic pollution, by recycling, onto consumers and local councils. * * *... As individuals and communities, we can do our bit to avoid and reduce plastic packaging, re-use fully what we have, and buy goods made from recycled materials, but unless major industries and manufacturing systems genuinely change, the plastic problem will only continue to grow. * * * We need a #circulareconomy See more
02.01.2022 See how Sharon cut-down on plastic packaging by getting into DIY
01.01.2022 Congratulations Rita Barker - youve won a 4-pack of reusable beeswax wraps; one for yourself and one for your friend, Denise White! Please message our page and well arrange delivery to you. * * * To everyone else: stay tuned next month for more sustainable prizes to help you reduce waste!
01.01.2022 Over the past few years, marine debris, in particular larger plastic items like water bottles and straws, has received a great deal of attention, and with the help of people like you, more and more people know it is a problem! AUSMAP and many other scientists, however, see the microplastics (plastics < 5mm) as a potentially greater danger, even calling for them to be listed as a hazardous substance. Check out the good work AUSMAP are doing to understand where microplastics are found and how they got there, and you could join their citizen science project too! #MICROPLASTICSWEEK
