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We have been flashing our pearly whites lately at ReSmart with the great news

that we are now collecting oral care!

We have added

toothbrushes, toothpaste, toothpaste tubes, outer packaging and floss containers to our over 100 tricky to recycle items.

All this talk about oral care got us thinking about sustainability in the bathroom. When you think of sustainability, the bathroom might not be the first place that comes to mind. However, it’s actually a prime spot for easy eco-friendly changes.

Here’s how you can easily turn your bathroom into a greener and more sustainable space!

Businesses of all sizes are taking steps to save resources from landfill. These businesses acknowledge their responsibility in tackling Australia’s waste problemDid you know that businesses alone generate 400 Sydney Opera Houses worth of waste each year?....Here are some strategies to boost recycling in your workplace:

At ReSmart, we’re committed to making recycling as straightforward and effective as possible. Our recent webinar, “Simplify Recycling: Proven methods from leading businesses and councils,” brought together industry experts, councils, and businesses to share insights and strategies for overcoming common recycling challenges.

Welcome to our Building Manager program.

Not a member yet? Visit this page for more information. (Link to the building manager page)

You have recently joined our program dedicated to making recycling easy for apartment buildings, and we could not be happier!

Plastic Free July is a global movement that encourages millions of people to take action and become part of the solution to our growing plastic problem. It’s also a great reminder that small changes can make a BIG difference when it comes to sustainability practices in our lives. Here are some practical tips from our team to help you get started on your plastic-free journey!

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, "The Promoter" refers to RecycleSmart Pty Ltd whose Instagram handle is @recyclesmartaus and Go For Zero whose Instagram handle is @goforzero_au. The "Prize" refers to a Plastic Free July Box from Go For Zero and 8 Power Pickups for two grocery size bags of tricky-to-recycle items.

At ReSmart, we love spreading good news including the recent success of our crowdfunding campaign which thanks to the support of 1014 investors managed to raise $1,145,425! We are so thrilled and more determined than ever to tackle Australia’s massive waste problem. In celebration of our crowdfunding success, we wanted to share some more positivity. Here are some recent local and global environmental wins that put a smile on our faces and remind us to keep up the good work!

Recently we received a worrying email from another one of our recycle heroes after batteries they were planning to recycle exploded in their kitchen! This made us really stop and think about recycling and safety, especially when it comes to flammable items such as batteries and vapes. But not to worry, at ReSmart we have a solution. Here’s what you need to know when it comes to how to safely recycle your batteries and vapes.

At ReSmart we are so excited to announce our new partnership with Vinnies! Starting today in select NSW councils, we’re extending our service to include the collection of small furniture in good condition. All you have to do is book a Power Pickup on the Recyclesmart app and we will come to your location to collect the furniture. We then take the small furniture to select Vinnies locations where it will be sorted and resold by the charity.

As part of our collaboration, from March 1st to 31st of March, we'll be collecting high-quality women’s clothing and accessories from your doorstep to support Dress for Success’ Empower Hour.

Ready for a dose of positivity? It's time to shine a light on the bright spots of positive environmental news — the reasons to hope that keep us going.

Recycle Hero Jenna is the @ironicmiminalist, a slow fashion stylist in helping people build sustainable wardrobes. We caught up with her to find out what she has in her ReSmart bag as well as pick her brain on her wardrobe freeze last year, where she didn’t buy new clothes, shoes or accessories for all of 2023!

In this blog post, we unveil the process behind recycling some of the most challenging materials that we collect.

Unfortunately, a significant number of candles come in single-use containers, contributing to the staggering 4 million candles sold each year in Australia, with containers that cannot be easily recycled. CandleXChange are on a mission to change this narrative.

In a country abundant with fresh produce and a diverse culinary scene, there is a significant challenge that many Aussie households face and that is food waste. Today we’ll take a deep dive into this dilemma and offer some practical food storage tips to help you reduce your food waste at home.

The responsible disposal and reduction of e-waste have become critical for businesses aiming to adopt sustainable practices. In this blog post, we'll explore practical strategies for businesses to minimise their electronic footprint.

Victorian and NSW residents can exchange eligible drink containers for 10 cents through the container deposit scheme. The government introduced this initiative to increase recycling and reduce litter. NSW have already returned 10 billion containers through their return and earn scheme since 2017.

Living a sustainable life means different things to different people. Mia, creator of @sustainability4shitpeople has a unique take on how to incorporate sustainability and inspire regular people to care about the planet and make sustainable changes, using her sense of humour and social platforms to share tips to reduce waste, buy better, eat more sustainably.. And memes.

It’s no surprise that we love recycling and want to know everything there is to know about it. You may already be a dedicated Recycle Hero OR you may be wanting to kickstart your journey into demystifying recycling. “Recycling for Dummies” is an everything-you-need-to-know-guide on our favourite part of the waste hierarchy.

Hello Recycle Heroes! Here’s some great news for your Monday morning…