Reduce Your Waste
What Can You Do?
Waste Facts
- Australia is the second highest producer of waste per person in the world at approximately 650 kilograms per person.
- The average Australian family of four people makes enough rubbish in one year to completely fill a three-bedroom house from floor to ceiling.
- On average, every year each Australia throws out: - 330 kilograms paper - 552 aluminium cans - 118 kilograms plastic - 74 kilograms metals - 414 kilograms food - 206 glass bottles/jars
Recycling Bins
Recycling bins are easy to get because most houses have them built in and rubbish collectors also have a recycling section and take it with regular rubbish.
Green Bags
Green bags can be bought at your local supermarket and are a great way of reducing cost and reducing waste at the same time.
Jars
Washing and reusing jars that you already have, are a great way to reduce waste and are very useful for storage.