Do We Really Inhale A Credit Card Worth Of Plastic Every Week?: Recycle - Don't Be A Waster!

In this episode we look at a recent academic study that suggests the average human breathes in microplastics each week - equivalent to the weight of a credit card.

This is quite shocking and brings with it multiple health concerns covering fertility issues as well as general health concerns.

We also comment how it has implications for some of the plastic re use ideas we have discussed on this podcast such as using waste plastic for plastic roads.

Samsara Eco Has An Amazing Breakthrough For Fabric Recycling? Recycle: Don't Be A Waster!

In this episode we cover how an aussi startup called Samsara Eco is making massive innovation in clothes recycling.

By using an enzyme to break down polyester and nylon into its chemical building blocks - they can recycle huge voumes of synthetic fibers.

They aim to open a plant in the USA and also have signed an agreement with sports wear and active wear company Lululemon - to partner in clothes recycling.

A real good news story.

Can You Recycle Mobile Phone Cases? Recycle: Don't Be A Waster!

We all have them and increasingly they are seen as fashion statements or collector items - we are talking about mobile phone cases.

These brightly coloured plastic protectors are changed even more often than the mobile phone itself.

In this episode we talk about some of the options available for recycling them in 2023.

What Can Be Done With Solar Panels? Recycle: Don't Be A Waster!

As we move to a cleaner energy model in Australia - it makes lots of sense to implement solar panels. This is particularly clear in the Sunshine State of Queensland.

In Queensland the State Government is discussing banning any ewaste including solar panels going to landfill.

If we do nothing - we are looking at over 10,000 tonnes of solar panel waste ending up in landfill in Qld, Australia alone.

Should Small Business Be Scared Of ESG? Recycle: Don't Be A Waster!

When you hear about ESG or Environment, Social and Governance - it can lead to various reactions.

Many small businesses worry they simply do not have the time or systems to focus on it.

Waster argues that it will be key to helping small businesses track, and improve their waste and environmental footprint.

Does The Redcycle Collapse Have A Silver Lining?  Recycle: Don't Be A Waster!

Redcycle has collapsed - and Coles and Woolworths have been ordered to dispose of 5,200 metric tonnes of soft plastic waste by the EPA.

We look at this huge mess - and ask - is there a silver lining?

How To Recycle Wetsuits?  Recycle: Don't Be A Waster!

In this episode we discuss how to recycle your old neoprene wetsuit using the Rip Curl / Terracycle recycling program.

The best thing about the recycling program is it is free to drop off your old wetsuit!

Can We Recycle All Plastics By 2040?  Recycle: Don't Be A Waster!

We discuss the announcement by the Australian Government that the country will recycle all plastics by 2040. Is this plausible? Is this good news or is it just more of the same wishcycling that has seen Redcycle in trouble?

What Happened To Redcycle?  Recycle: Don't Be A Waster!

We discuss what happened to the major soft plastics recycling business - Redcycle - which collected plastic bags and other soft plastics at major supermarkets in Australia. We discuss the problem with soft plastic recycling and if incineration is a better option.

How Much Money Do Plastic Recyclers Make?. Recycle: Don't Be A Waster!

Many people ask can they make a fortune by starting a plastic recycling business - in today's episode we explore that question - and discuss some of the negatives.

It certainly is not as easy as you may think - and would not qualify as a "gold mine" in normal language.