Small changes, BIG results!
Believe it or not, but for most your trash, there are already some existing collection points!
We, at Eco, Love & Other Stuff, believe that Small Changes, can lead into BIG results.
And that’s why we need your help!
Did you know?!
Envision: Collects the plastic bottle lids, number 2 and 4, please make sure the lids are dry and clean. They make PROSTHETIC ARMS for kids! Also make sure to check out Lids 4 Kids as there might be a collection point located in your area.
Aussie Bread Tags For Wheelchairs: Bread Tags get collected for recycling to fund wheelchairs for the needy in South Africa. This link will show you their numerous collection points in Australia:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1Aeu1rGpLfdMKiIWoyypcLNxycI-FK6oD&ll=-37.547223535241244%2C131.61740264999992&z=5
TerraCycle:
Are recycling and accepting Toothpaste tubes and caps, manual toothbrushes, electric toothbrush heads, toothbrush and toothpaste tube plastic packaging, floss containers.
Use this link to find the nearest TerraCycle collection point: http://www.terracyclemap.com/
REDcycle: A recovery initiative for post-consumer plastic
Their partners:
1. Replas (https://www.replas.com.au/), based in Ballarat, Victoria, who convert REDcycle material into a range of recycled products including indoor and outdoor furniture, bollards, and signage.
2. Close the Loop, based in Somerton, Victoria, who utilise REDcycle material as a component of high performance recycled asphalt additive for road infrastructure known as Tonerplas (https://www.closetheloop.com.au/tonerplas/)
3. Plastic Forests, based in Albury, NSW, who use REDcycle material as a component of products such as mini wheel stops and air conditioner mounting blocks for the consumer market (https://plasticforests.com.au/product/air-con-mounting-blocks/).orests.com.au/product/air-con-mounting-blocks/).
Envirobank: Also known as “Containers For Change”. All you have to do is sign up on their website https://www.containersforchange.com.au
so they can pay you out and collect any cans and bottles (stubbies) where the $0,10 return scheme is mentioned on the label. Please do make sure they are completely emptied from liquids and remove all bottle lids to make their (manual) work easier. They are happy to provide you with reusable, Orange, mesh collection bags. Check your area for specific pick up times and pick up places and start saving the world, while saving a bit of pocket money at the same time!
So let us know!
Did you already know these recycling options?
What are your thoughts on the whole process? Should they do things differently?
We would love to know!
Are you (trying to) go Zero Waste?
Definitely make sure to share some tips and life hacks!
In the picture enclosed you can see a music speaker, made from single use plastic bags (copyright by Gomi)
How cool is that ?!!