There are fears whales, dolphins and other marine life could be hurt as debris from a shipping container continues to wash up on beaches north of Newcastle. Locals have collected dozens of bags of plastic material, jars, packaged food, clocks, nappies and sanitary items from 83 containers that fell off a cargo ship last Thursday [...]
Aluminium (PDF 503KB): Australians already recycle 71% of aluminium cans, although 100% could be easily recycled. Clean and sorted aluminium is very valuable. Cardboard (PDF 469KB): Cardboard sent to landfill decomposes and generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Reduce the waste in your bins by separating and recycling cardboard. Electronic waste (PDF 488KB): Electronic devices [...]
RECYCLING TIPS Recycle right. Recover all paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and containers, glass bottles and jars, aluminum cans and foil and steel tins. Do not put recyclables in plastic bags. Use a tub or basket to carry these items to your recycling bin. Donate your old clothes and shoes. These items do not belong in [...]
Clothing For All A third world exists where people are unprivileged, have lost faith in humanity, and hardly care about covering their bodies up like normal human beings. We realized that it was not because they have no shame, or feel no pain, but plainly because they could not afford it. What you can do: [...]
As a nation we consume many products throughout our daily lives, from food and drink to beauty and toiletries. As we encounter so many items we’re bound to stumble across lots of plastic packaging in our homes. Plastic packaging has so many good uses, for example, it can help to keep food fresher for longer [...]
All around us, we’re surrounded by millions of plastic items—such as household goods, toys, computers, and smartphones to name only a few. Every day, many plastic items are only used once and then are thrown into the trash, creating one of the fastest growing problems on the planet. There are trillions upon trillions of plastic [...]
Cooler temperatures and pretty soon falling leaves serve as a reminder that the fall season is approaching. As the seasons change, so do our activities and home needs. Even though summer is not quite over yet, it’s a good time to do some seasonal maintenance to keep your home running smoothly. The weather can change [...]
Heat from the sun enters houses in four ways: Radiant heat transfer from roofing material to attic air, which in turn can re-radiate through the ceiling.Entry of certain wavelengths of light through glass windows.Radiant heat transfer from the building materials used for walls.Hot air simply entering through open windows, doors, cracks etc. Once heat enters [...]
How Does Mold Grow? Mold reproduces by releasing tiny, microscopic spores into the air. These spores are all around us and require the smallest amount of moisture to take hold. Warmth also contributes to mold growth and will speed up the process. The fungus can appear within 48 hours of spores landing on a moist [...]
With summer in full swing, it’s likely you’ve noticed increased pest activity. Why is it that most pests like the summer season best? Orkin’s Dr. Ron Harrison dives into the top five reasons why pests like ants, cockroaches, mosquitoes and spiders thrive during summer months: 1. Temperature Temperatures that rise in spring and summer affect [...]
