Tag Archives: recycle rubbish
Most Things Can Be Recycled
house made of bottles Most of us recycle newspapers, bottles, cans and cardboard packaging but some people go much further. In the U.S. John Milkovisch, a retired upholsterer, built a house entirely out of beer cans and Édouard T. … Continue reading
Rubbish Disposal History in Melbourne 1800s
The gold rush during the 1850s brought many more people to Melbourne. And with the influx of people came an increase in rubbish. Pretty soon the city couldn’t deal with it’s garbage. It was an offence to dump glass, filth, … Continue reading
When Recycling Pays Off In More Ways Than One
Colourful Chinese millionaire Chen Guangbiao built his fortune through his recycling company, Huangpu Renewable Resources Utilization Group. Boosting his reputation in China with publicity stunts based on philanthropic acts or environmental messages he sold “canned air” in Beijing to raise … Continue reading
Industries Major Contributors to Recycling in Victoria
The Victorian Annual Survey of Recycling Industries 2010-11 appears to be the latest available and indicates some interesting facts about recycling. Where does the waste come from? Construction and demolition waste 52% Metal waste 17% Paper waste 15% Organic waste 11% Glass, plastic, rubber … Continue reading
Managing Your Rubbish in Metro Melbourne
If you are doing a garden clean up, renovating the house, doing a big spring clean or getting rid of clutter prior to a house move or sale you need a service that can accommodate the amount of waste and … Continue reading