The processes of production, consumption and disposal can all be undertaken in a way that minimises environmental impacts.
By reducing the amount of unwanted products or packaging that you need to dispose of, and making sure that you reuse and recycle everything possible, you can help in making Melbourne an eco-city.
Opportunities to reduce waste and improve recycling are increasingly available at home, at work and when ‘out and about’. Click on the links to find out how City of Melbourne is working with you to reduce waste every day.
Many of us spend a lot of time each day at work. By reducing, reusing and recycling you can maximise your positive impact.
You can reduce your waste and produce valuable soil conditioning material by composting or worm farming your vegetable and fruit scraps.
Look out for the triangle lid. You can recycle your bottles, cans and milk cartons through the network of public place recycling bins.
Litter is unsightly and can be damaging to the environment. Cigarette butts may be small but they all add up.
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