Reinvention Workshop – Making Beeswax Wraps
Join Peg Davies in learning how to make beeswax wraps and develop an understanding of waste avoidance and reuse. Doors open at 1.30pm with the workshop commencing at 2pm. Perth
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Green innovators shaking up the local food packaging industry
NATRAPLAS, a local manufacturing company who is leading the way to a sustainable future with their innovative sustainable concept to rescue industry waste material to produce a range of eco-friendly and compostable food packaging products, whilst reducing tonnes of waste going to landfill from the mining industry! Congratulations to Natraplas on taking home the Switched On Business Award!
Green business builds a green community
Ethical, sustainable and local – it doesn’t get much better than this! Dinner Twist is a family-owned & operated with a mission to enable families to create delicious and sustainable meals. The Canning Vale business received a Switched on Business Award.
Why it’s hard to change habits and what you can do about it.
Have you given an eco lifestyle a go but given up because you keep forgetting your reusable bags/ cups/cutlery/plates?
Waste free party tips
Parties can be a huge source of waste, from disposable plates and cutlery to wrapping paper, present packaging and unwanted toys. Here are some tips to reduce the environmental impact of your child’s party.
Five plastic free swaps
Plastic Free July involves millions of people across 150 countries. Could you refuse single-use plastic in July?
The Last Straw
Switch your thinking are partnering with The Last Straw to encourage local businesses and consumers to quit plastic straws. Find out how you can help reduce the amount of plastic waste entering our environment.
Beans and bunches
Floristry is focussed on the beauty of nature, but it has taken a passion for sustainability and commitment from Beans and Bunches to reduce the environmental impact of their business.
Greens & Co win green business award
Leederville icon Greens & Co have impressed customers with their creative décor and delicious coffee for over a decade. The environmental ethos inspiring their upcycled outfit had flown under the radar, until they scooped the Switched on Business award.
Beat plastic pollution
Get your calendars out and get ready, the way we use plastic is about to change. From 1 July Western Australia will introduce a ban on light weight plastic bags.