Make the swap from disposable, single use items to sustainable and reusable alternatives. People who are GREAT at avoiding waste pack a bag with:

• Shopping lists with low packaged items in mind

• Reusable shopping bag

• Reusable containers

• Reusable coffee cups

• Reusable cutlery

• Reusable water bottle

For more information, visit Waste Sorted.

Alternative products to help AVOID

There are many alternatives to most single use products: 

You can purchase discounted products through Switch Your Thinking. Visit Switch Your Thinking for more information. 

Other ways to AVOID:

• Ensure you write a list before you go shopping to avoid purchasing items you do not need

• Purchase a no junk mail sticker for your letterbox to avoid excess paper

• Think before you buy - Can I purchase an alternative with less or no packaging? 

Challenge yourself

Millions of people take part in Plastic Free July, National Recycling Week, and a multitude of other initiatives to help make landfill the last resort. Find out how to participate by visiting Plastic Free July and National Recycling Week.