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Newcastle residents urged to ‘Give a Sheet’

Newcastle residents are being encouraged to clear out their linen closets and donate their unwanted goods to reduce waste.

OzHarvest Newcastle marks 19 million meals milestone

Newcastle OzHarvest has just reached a monumental milestone, clocking up 19 million meals since its inception in 2010.

Evidence is in, second-hand shoppers save millions

As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, second-hand shoppers are saving hundreds of dollars, jobs and 75,000 soccer pitches worth of landfill.

Sheet, that’s impressive recycling Newcastle Sheridan

Sheet retail giant Sheridan is doing its bit to reduce landfill, encouraging Newcastle households to recycle their household linen in-store.

Fashionable landfill… not a good look and it’s time we started caring

The creator of Newcastle-based recycled fashion brand Chinchen Street has been finding creative ways to repurpose clothing.

Maitland’s smart recycling saving city’s landfill woes

Maitland's RecycleSmart app has been given the green light after saving the city from tonnes of landfill during its 12-month trial.

Battery fires prompt urgent ‘Take Charge’ warning

A garbage truck fire in Blacksmiths and an exploding laptop last month prompts council to issue urgent 'Take Charge' of battery waste reminder.

Council cancels collection of soft plastics

The aftermath of the collapse of soft plastics recycling program Redcycle is beginning to reach the Hunter region.
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