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Colombo Social turns restaurant waste into revenue stream

18/09/2024
Restaurant and bar owners are always looking for ways to cut costs, increase revenue, and appeal to eco-conscious consumers. One often-overlooked strategy is the Container Deposit Scheme recycling program — a solution that benefits both the environment and your bottom line.

Sustainability at 202 Elizabeth hotel with 100% Clean Recycling

03/09/2024
At 202 Elizabeth Hotel in Sydney's Surry Hills, sustainability is at the heart of their operations. Serge Diachenko, the hotel's sustainability manager, shares how Envirobank's 100% Clean Recycling Pickup Service makes recycling 10¢ bottles and cans both convenient and effective.

Sydney school's smart recycling for funds and education

23/08/2024
At a primary school in Sydney, recycling isn’t just about doing the right thing for the environment—it’s also a clever way to raise funds for the school. Vanda, the president of the school’s P&C Association, shares how they’ve turned the simple act of recycling into a powerful tool for financial support and sustainability education.

Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2024: Blak, Loud and Proud

05/07/2024
This NAIDOC Week, we are reminded of the profound role we play in the circular economy. By recycling more and reducing our reliance on virgin materials, we are not only preserving resources but also honouring the principles of sustainability and respect for the environment.

Drop off your 10¢ bottle and can recycling at our Return and Earn pop-ups

28/03/2024
Return and Earn by dropping off your 10¢ bottle and can recycling at our pop-up collections.

Tackling hospitality waste with sustainable practices

14/02/2024
Sustainable practices are the perfect way to save cash and score green credentials for hospitality businesses. Let's take a look at some of the best modern solutions to save on waste and recoup costs.

10 recycling contaminants that end up in your Yellow bin

11/02/2024
If only you could talk to your yellow bin, you'd know a bit more about its interesting diet.

Update: Drop'n'go pod closures

02/02/2024
Recently we closed our Drop’n’Go bag drop pods in Queensland. Rest assured, all bags that have been registered and deposited before the pods closed on January 31, 2024 will still be counted and paid.

Stepping stones to 100% Clean Recycling

24/08/2023
When it comes to 100% Clean Recycling, every little bit counts in reducing waste and conserving resources.

Celebrating our recycling eco-warriors

24/08/2023
When it comes to 100% Clean Recycling, every little bit counts, and our recycling eco-warriors are certainly doing theirs!