War on Waste

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War on Waste episodes

July 23, 2018 Bonus: The War on Waste live debate
The first series got us thinking about recycling and where our rubbish ends up, but has the #WarOnWaste helped Australians reduce, recycle and reuse? Or, is it a load of rubbish? Those are the questions Craig Reucassel put to a group of ABC Radio Melbourne presenters in the first War on Waste live debate. Team Affirmative; Richelle Hunt, Hilary Harper and Anthony "Lehmo" Lehman, go head to head with Team Negative; Jon Faine, Jacinta Parsons and Sami Shah.
55 min
April 13, 2018 Introducing The Pineapple Project
Does the word ‘budget’ make you microsleep? Are you interested in money-saving tips or getting the low-down on demolishing your debt? The Pineapple Project podcast is on a mission to help you get better at money. So, why Pineapples? It’s the colloquial term for the Australian $50 note, of course.
3 min
December 06, 2017 Information for new recruits
Welcome, recruit! If you’re new to the War on Waste, jump back to episode 1 and join the fray.
2 min
November 27, 2017 Turning the tide
Craig and Wendy take a look at how the War on Waste has changed our habits and what still needs to be done to reduce what we throw away.
8 min
November 02, 2017 The secret of found food
You might not realise it, but you’re surrounded by plants and animals you can eat – even if you live in a big city!
24 min
October 19, 2017 Ladies, we need to talk about waste
In this special ladies-only episode of War on Waste, Wendy Harmer and guest host Yumi Stynes explore waste-free ways to manage your period.
21 min
October 05, 2017 A (tiny, green) home to call your own
The larger your living space, the more stuff – and the more waste! Wendy takes a peek at a tiny house and Craig asks Joost Bakker, how can construction practices change to make it easier to reclaim materials?
24 min
September 21, 2017 How to buy nothing new
The best way to prevent something going to landfill is to never buy it in the first place, but in a world of short-lived electronics and two-for-one deals it can be hard to resist!
24 min
September 08, 2017 A mid-season pause in hostilities
The War on Waste podcast is taking a mid-season break while Craig films the second part of the TV series. Keep sending your handy hints to [email protected] and we’ll see you again on the 21st of September.
1 min
August 17, 2017 Test-tube fabrics and ol skool op shopping
Six tonnes of clothes are thrown out every ten minutes, so what can we do to change that?
21 min

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How much food does the average household throw out each year? Do plastic bags really get recycled? How much food is being wasted before it gets to the supermarket shelves? A war on waste has begun to…