Existing Initiatives
Supporting existing organisations or initiatives that are working to help the environment is a brilliant way to contribute to great causes and become part of a welcoming community.
Recycling:
Australasian Recycling Label - Try to purchase products with the first two variations of the label so that you can recycle!
Aussie Bread Tags for Wheelchairs - An organisation that collects and locally recycles plastic bread tags to raise funds to buy wheelchairs for disadvantaged people, mainly in South Africa.
REDcycle - An initiative in collaboration with Coles, Woolworths and some of Australia’s most-loved brands that recycles soft plastics. Use their website to find a drop off point near you.
Envision Hands - An organisation that turns donated bottle caps into prosthetic hands.
Containers for Change - A recycling scheme in WA and Queensland that provides 10 cents for every container you donate, which can be refunded or donated.
Officeworks Recycling Stations (Bring it Back program) - Recycling stations at Officeworks stores for e-waste, cartridges, old phones, pens, markers, batteries and more.
Ikea Recycling - Ikea has recycling bins usually at the front of the store for globes, cardboard and batteries. Additionally, for a cost of $30, they can take old mattresses from your house and dispose of it in a sustainable manner.
Food-related:
Food security is when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs. There are many Australian organisations committed to improving our nation's food security. Some include:
Cleanups:
Clean Up Australia - Organise your own cleanup through them via their website or find a cleanup to attend!
Google “River Association” to find one near you. E.g. “*suburb/river name* river association”
