6 tips for smarter fashion choices to cut waste
Make decisions today your future self and the environment will thank you for.

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Make decisions today your future self and the environment will thank you for.
Keep fashion in motion because nothing in your wardrobe should go to waste.
They might look like junk but they’re not waste. Bring your forgotten household bits and pieces to us and we’ll give them a new life.
The hidden water recycling plant at Green Square is expanding
A cleaner way to keep our swimmers comfortable all year round.
Make your threads count. Discover local brands leading the way in circular fashion.
How an Erskineville apartment complex cut emissions, saved on power and future-proofed itself for electric vehicles.
With a little extra effort, you’ve already rehomed 153 furniture items for families across NSW in 2025 – helping those in need and reducing landfill.
Quickly find out what to do with unwanted packaging and household items. We have info about more than 1,700 items online.
Nudge your neighbours in the right direction.
Rethinking how we buy and throw away.
In a NSW first, larvae turn your scraps into animal feed and fertiliser.
Building managers and strata committees use this practical how-to information.
They’re made of valuable materials but can’t be recycled in kerbside bins. Here’s what to do with them instead.
Learn more about this ‘hairy’ tongue bird and what you can do to help keep them healthy and happy.
Learn more about the ever-present creature and what you can do to help keep our neighbourhoods healthy
How a City of Sydney grant recipient turned unwanted clothing into high-quality yarn
Understand the eating habits of our feathered friends to keep our cities healthy
Redfern, Moore Park, Pyrmont – where do you think the hottest spots are in our area?
Find out why you should think twice before sharing your snacks with these spirited birds
Our Ultimo recycling pop-up has opened 137 times, saving more than 52 tonnes of valuable materials from landfill.
Is Christmas wrapping paper recyclable? What should I do with my old Christmas tree? Our waste expert shares tips on tidying up after the festive season.
How we’re helping residents switch to electric vehicles.
Learn more about these ‘bin chickens’ and what you can do to help keep them happy and healthy.
Our partner, Business Events Sydney, has won the first Impact Award at the Global Destination Sustainability Awards.
Discover the quirky world of waterfowl and how you can help keep ducks healthy and happy
How the Goldsbrough in Pyrmont is building a sustainable new history.
Compassion and connection deliver dining with dignity for those facing food insecurity
You don't need a lot of space, equipment or experience to grow your own food.
Green champion supports strata committee to pursue City of Sydney grant and make eco-friendly upgrades