Green Connect has been working in zero waste since 2011. People often see us at music festivals and other events, managing waste and keeping as much as possible out of landfill. We’re passionate about the circular economy, sustainability and the war on waste, and will share what we know when we have time to, in the hope that it is useful or inspirational to others.
How to Reduce your Waste in Four Easy Steps
Being environmentally conscious can be a major challenge in today's consumer society. Here are four simple steps you can take to reduce your impact on the environment and society without [...]
What kind of Op Shopper are you?
Op Shops are the next big thing in conscious customer culture. With times changing, and a new wave of Op Shoppers bargain hunting, the question must be asked; what kind [...]
The Zero-Waste Veg Box
The Zero-Waste Veg Box Many of you would know that Green Connect runs a Zero-waste service, where our staff work to divert waste from landfill into recycling and organic streams. [...]
Weird things you can compost
It's Compost Week 2020! If you’ve recently been inspired to start composting, good move. Composting is an excellent way to recycle your food waste and turn it into fertiliser for [...]
Green Connect News March 2020
Hi, The year got off to such a busy start that suddenly it’s March and my first Green Connect update is only just going out! Like many businesses, [...]
Sustainable children’s party ideas
When planning a children's party, it can be really difficult to create a magical, delicious, yet low-impact experience for your child. If you want to create an event which offers [...]
Sustainable goals for 2020
Around this time of year, many of us are reflecting on the past and making plans for the future. If you're thinking about sustainability when it comes to your New [...]
Debranding project
Personal protective equipment, uniforms and other work clothes are often branded and when brands change or projects end, it needs to be securely destroyed. Rather than shredding it and/or sending [...]
How to go ‘Zero Waste’
We know a thing or two about reducing waste. We manage the waste at big music festivals, and also help businesses and schools to be more sustainable (see our Zero [...]
Water saving tips
On 10 December 2019, new water restrictions come in for the Illawarra, Sydney and Blue Mountains. We have been talking about ways to save water within the Green Connect team [...]
How to host a sustainable Christmas
Fairy lights are up! Trees decorated with sparkly ornaments! Yes, it is officially Christmas season! It is so easy to be swept away by all the festivities and get coerced [...]
The Best Sustainable Christmas Gift Ideas 2019
Christmas is magical and we want to share some great gift ideas that are sustainable, memorable and will create much-loved presents. Things that you can make yourself, are second-hand, experiences that [...]