The 5th of June is World environment day! But what is World Environment day? World environment day was created by the UN in 1974 and is celebrated by over 100 countries, with the aim to encourage awareness and action for the protection of our environment. It’s a day for us all to go and connect with…
Scout Recycling wants to wish you all a happy and safe holiday period! We understand that during the holiday period that people generally use and collect a lot of extra recycling. We look forward to helping you recycle your excess cans, bottles and cardboard but please check your local depot trading hours to make sure…
*Please note Scout Recycling Centre does not accept glass jars but we encourage you to reuse them or pop them in your recycling bin.Scout Recycling Centre does not accept glass jars but we encourage you to reuse them or pop them in your recycling bin. Trying to find a Christmas gift to give teachers,…
Look in any Australian shed (or behind it) and you will often find what seems to be rubbish. Broken screen doors, old guttering, door knobs, even the kitchen sink. When it comes time to move house, oftentimes the whole lot ends up at the dump. Scrap Metal is actually a commodity that can…
Reusing and recycling objects and upgrading (upcycling) objects to make them into something better is not a new concept, but in working towards a more sustainable future, people have begun to turn household and industrial trash into treasures. Here’s some of the innovative ways people are recycling.
Football season is nearly here again and with it comes the excitement of the game, tipping the winners, and going out to matches to support our teams. The thrill of getting out to a game is one that is truly understood by fans, as they join the fun of barracking loudly wearing their colours, heckling…
In Australia, we’re lucky enough to have systems in place to make recycling as easy as possible. Recycling has become a part of our everyday life, but what would our future look like without it. Landfills Currently, landfills are responsible for 15 million tonnes of C02 in our atmosphere each year. When garbage decomposes,…
Teaching children to care for the environment is a learning experience that is an important part of growing up. It gives them skills in respect, empathy, patience, responsibility, and teaches them about consequences. But it also teaches them valuable lessons about sustainability and how we want to leave the world for future generations. Showing children…