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Be part of Plastic Free July 2026!  www.plasticfreejuly.org  Each July, millions of people around the world take part in Plastic Free July™, a global movement that helps make it easier to reduce single-use plastic through simple, everyday choices.  What makes it powerful is how it starts. Not with big changes or perfect solutions, but with one small step. Last […]

Ready for a clean-out? From old cleaning products and garden chemicals to batteries and pool supplies, our FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection makes it easy to clear them out, safely and responsibly. No stress. No cost to you. Just a simple way to tidy up your home or shed and hand everything over to our […]

Heard about our schools program and want to know more? Join us at the Tasmanian Educational Leaders Conference 2026 for live demos of the Waste Audit Toolkit, a first look at our new Schools Program Booklet, and discussions with your local engagement officers. Come find us to discover how ReThink Waste can help you Be […]

Rethink Waste Tasmania is seeking an Engagement Officer to join our team with Cradle Coast Waste Services located in Devonport. If you’re passionate about waste reduction, resource recovery and love getting out in the community this job is for you.

If you live in northern Tasmania and still have old garden chemicals, cleaning products or other tricky household products lying around, there’s still time to safely dispose of them at Circular North’s free Household Hazardous Waste Collection events this March. Since 2024, northern Tasmanians have already kept over 10 tonnes of hazardous waste out of […]

ReThink Waste Tasmania is coming to Agfest 2026, and we’re bringing hands-on activities, free creative workshops, and all the answers to your trickiest “what goes where” questions. Whether you’re a family with curious kids, a teacher looking for something to get your class excited about, or a community group wanting to do more, come find […]

Want to make sustainability learning practical and memorable for your students in 2026 without extra work or costs? The ReThink Waste Schools Program brings hands-on, curriculum-aligned waste education directly to schools across Tasmania, making it easier for teachers and inspiring for students.  Our Engagement Officers deliver tailored 40-minute incursions that align with V9 of the Australian F-10 Curriculum for […]

Rethink Waste Tasmania’s partner Circular North has opened applications for the 2026 Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Grants, supporting northern Tasmanian communities to reuse more and buy less. This initiative helps accelerate the region’s transition to a circular economy by supporting innovative and practical projects that reduce landfill waste, improve recycling, and extend the life […]

ReThink Waste Tasmania has partnered with Libraries Tasmania to bring waste education directly into communities across the state. Starting this December, we’re delivering a free 4-part workshop series designed to empower Tasmanians with practical skills to avoid, reduce, reuse, and recycle waste. These hands-on sessions will run monthly through to March 2026, visiting nine library […]

Declutter, save money, and help the planet at the same time? The Garage Sale Trail is back – bigger and better than ever – giving Tasmanians the chance to give items a second life and keep them out of landfill.

ReThink Waste is proud to support The Great Unwaste – an inspiring new initiative already making a difference in tackling household food waste across Australia.

Every Tasmanian household deserves a safe clean-out! Starting this September, FREE household hazardous waste disposal events are rolling out across the state—from Hobart to Smithton and everywhere in between.

Thanks to the launch of the ground-breaking Tasmanian Reuse Impact Study, presented in partnership with the Tasmanian Waste & Resource Recovery Board, Tasmanians can now see the real value of charitable reuse. This study is the first to provide comprehensive datasets quantifying the triple bottom line impact of reuse in Tasmania—measuring environmental, economic, and social benefits. It follows the Monash University National Reuse Measurement Guidelines, ensuring world-leading accuracy and reliability.

On May 1, 2025, Tasmania launched its long-awaited Recycle Rewards program, a container refund scheme offering a 10-cent refund for every eligible drink container returned. This initiative aims to reduce litter, promote recycling, and support local communities across the state.

ReThink Waste supports support the Waste NoT Awards, an initiative of Circular North, which honours individuals, schools, businesses, and communities across northern Tasmania for their innovative efforts in reducing waste and promoting a circular economy.

What happens to CD’s and DVD’s? The collected CDS & DVDS are sent to Terracycle for recycling with 98% of the product can be reused.

X-ray films contain silver in the form of halides, which can be extracted and converted into pure silver, which then can be reused.

Reading glasses are sent to Lions Recycle for Sight Australia. An initiative to deliver used glasses to those in need and reduce landfill.

What happens to old cartridges? All of the cartridges are sent back to Close the Loop ™ in Melbourne and hand sorted and their brand and type recorded.

What happens to mobile phones and accessories? More than 95% of the materials in mobile phones, like metals, plastic, and glass can be reused into other products.

In South Africa a plastics company, Zibo, buys the bread tags for a small amount per kilo. The tags (high impact polystyrene, type 6 plastic) are recycled, being made into seedling trays. The proceeds are used to provide wheelchairs for the needy.

What happens to batteries when they are no longer needed and how are they recycled? They are recycled are processed to recover the plastics and metals, some of which are used to manufacture new batteries.

Rethink Waste Tasmania is a partnership between Cradle Coast Waste Management Group, Circular North, and TasWaste South—supported by the by the Tasmanian Government through the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board.

Rethink Waste Tasmania’s partner Circular North has announced the launch of its Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Grants for 2025.