Not sure what to do with old paint cans cluttering up your basement or garage? Follow this action plan to either condense or dispose of your surplus—and win back some valuable floor and shelf space in the bargain. 1. Determine if the paint is still good. Solvent-based paints have a 15-year shelf life. If you can stir it, it’s probably okay to use (even if you have to remove the “skin” on the surface first). [...]

Asbestos: Approximately one third of all homes built in Australia contain asbestos products. As a general rule, if your house was built before the mid-1980s, it is highly likely that it would have some asbestos containing materials. If your house was built between the mid-1980s and 1990, it is likely that it would have asbestos containing materials. If your house was built after 1990, it is unlikely that it would have asbestos containing materials. The [...]

The City of Sydney has built Australia's first underground storage system for bins, providing an expensive but effective way to reduce urban clutter and an unsightly mass of waste bins. The new system (installed in Royston Street, Darlinghurst) replaces a cluttered bin bay with an underground storage system. Known as "Ecopunto", the Italian system was provided and installed by Parramatta based engineering firm Waste Drive. Underground storage systems have been used in cities around the [...]

In Australia there has been a focus towards high density dwellings. This has meant the rise of the apartment complexes which in turn raises population density. As a society we need to consider the impact that rubbish creation has on these concentrated areas. So how can we help by doing our part. The list below is a start. ~ Crush your cans prior to putting them in the recycling bin. ~ Buy organic shopping bags [...]

People receive news and advertisements on many mediums such as newspapers, tv's, personal computers, and mobiles.Now, in London, they will see it on public recycle bins, or “techno-pods”. The techno-pods are equipped with large colour screens. The bins are constructed of damage-resistant fibreglass, with a screen on either end.The impetus for this e-news idea was caused by excessive newspaper rubbish. These bins will not only display news and advertisements, but also information about underground delays [...]