Take time to think about:

• what you need and want
• what you buy and consume
• how you use and reuse
• how you deal with what you no longer need/want.

Your understanding of what’s possible directly influences your choices.

Your purchasing habits can help reduce waste from the outset:

• avoid unnecessary packaging
• plan, so that you buy only what’s needed
• choose quality over quantity.

Use your buying power to shop smart, shop sustainably.

Cut down on disposable items by substituting reusable products - start with reusable:

• water bottles
• shopping bags
• coffee cups.

Reuse is also about borrowing, repairing or repurposing – keeping things in use for as long as possible.

Know what can and can’t be recycled in your local government area.

Visit your council website to find out what can go in your recycling bin.

Importantly, buy Australian products that are recycled or have recycled content.