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3 free ways to recycle empty blister packs Sustainable living

3 free ways to recycle empty blister packs

They’re made of valuable materials but can’t be recycled in kerbside bins. Here’s what to do with them instead.

Nectar No-Nos: Why Sharing Is Not Always Caring for Lorikeets Local ecology

Nectar No-Nos: Why Sharing Is Not Always Caring for Lorikeets

Learn more about this ‘hairy’ tongue bird and what you can do to help keep them healthy and happy.

Pals with pigeons: the secret identity of this common city-dweller Local ecology

Pals with pigeons: the secret identity of this common city-dweller

Learn more about the ever-present creature and what you can do to help keep our neighbourhoods healthy

From dumpster to Dempstah: recycling textile waste Sustainable living

From dumpster to Dempstah: recycling textile waste

How a City of Sydney grant recipient turned unwanted clothing into high-quality yarn

Seagulls snacking: Seaside scavengers in the city Local ecology

Seagulls snacking: Seaside scavengers in the city

Understand the eating habits of our feathered friends to keep our cities healthy

The heat is on to map microclimates in Sydney Sustainable living

The heat is on to map microclimates in Sydney

Redfern, Moore Park, Pyrmont – where do you think the hottest spots are in our area?

Keeping up with the cockatoos Local ecology

Keeping up with the cockatoos

Find out why you should think twice before sharing your snacks with these spirited birds

Meet the locals who rescue items from apartment bin rooms Sustainable living

Meet the locals who rescue items from apartment bin rooms

Our Ultimo recycling pop-up has been open for one year, diverting over 13 tonnes of materials from landfill.

A guide to what you can and can’t recycle this Christmas. Sustainable living

A guide to what you can and can’t recycle this Christmas.

Is Christmas wrapping paper recyclable? What should I do with my old Christmas tree? Our waste expert shares tips on tidying up after the festive season.

Powering ahead with more on-street charging options Waste, energy and water

Powering ahead with more on-street charging options

How we’re helping residents switch to electric vehicles.

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