Rethink Recycling

Rethink Recycling Inspire change through education to reduce our reliance
on single-use virgin plastics, and rethink waste as a resource.

For years you’ve been collecting lids, dropping them off and helping us keep thousands of kilograms of plastic out of la...
22/06/2026

For years you’ve been collecting lids, dropping them off and helping us keep thousands of kilograms of plastic out of landfill. 💚

Thank you. We genuinely couldn’t have done it without you.

But we’ve reached a point where we need to be honest.

We’re now receiving far more lids than we can sustainably process. Every lid needs to be sorted, cleaned, shredded and remanufactured using specialised equipment, electricity and hundreds of volunteer hours.

The missing piece is this…
A circular economy doesn’t end with collecting plastic. It only works when people choose to buy products made from that recycled plastic.

Without demand for recycled products, we’re simply creating a growing stockpile of recycled material with nowhere to go.

To help keep the program running, we’re introducing a qualifying purchase for all lid drop-offs.

🛒 Minimum online store purchase
• 0–20 kg of lids – $20
• 20–50 kg – $30
• Over 50 kg – $50

Every purchase directly supports the cost of recycling your lids and helps ensure they become something useful instead of waste.

This wasn’t an easy decision, but it’s the only way we can continue offering this service.

If we can’t close the loop, we’ll eventually have to stop accepting lids altogether.

Thank you for helping us create a truly circular economy—one where recycled plastic is not only collected, but valued. ♻️💚

We think you knew this one already but just in case: FAKE!To find out what your local council will and won't accept in y...
29/04/2026

We think you knew this one already but just in case: FAKE!

To find out what your local council will and won't accept in your recycling bin (or green waste) and options for different materials such as textiles and e-waste, check your local waste and recycling guide online.

Common materials that vary across councils are greasy paper or cardboard and Tetra Paks. Can your council recycle these?

This testimonial is a great reminder that sustainability and future thinking works best when it’s shared. Rethink Recycl...
24/04/2026

This testimonial is a great reminder that sustainability and future thinking works best when it’s shared. Rethink Recycling brings people of all ages together to learn, create, and rethink what’s possible with 'waste'.

Send us a message to enquire or book us for your next children's, council or community event!

Something special is popping up at the Gardens these school holidays… and it’s got a very big nose!Big Bandicoot Backyar...
06/04/2026

Something special is popping up at the Gardens these school holidays… and it’s got a very big nose!

Big Bandicoot Backyard is coming to Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne from 10–12 April, celebrating the gardens 20th birthday and one of our most fascinating native neighbours – the Southern Brown Bandicoot.

Rethink Recycling will be there with a hands-on activity for kids, where they can make their own Southern Bandicoot key chain mould using recycled plastic lids and see how everyday plastics can be transformed into something new.

The event also features a giant bandicoot sculpture, performances, creative activities and plenty of chances to learn about how we can protect wildlife living in our urban spaces.

Best of all – it’s free and perfect for curious kids and families.

If you’re heading along, come say hi to the Rethink team and get involved! Even take home a 'Bandi-cute' souvenir!

Learn more about the event here: https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/cranbourne-gardens/whats-on-cranbourne/australian-garden-20th-birthday-weekend/

We wanted to share this opportunity with our community 👇Variety Victoria is currently offering community grants for scho...
31/03/2026

We wanted to share this opportunity with our community 👇

Variety Victoria is currently offering community grants for schools and not-for-profits to purchase equipment that supports children aged 0–17 who may be experiencing disability, chronic illness, disadvantage or geographic isolation.

Funding can go towards things like:
• Inclusive play equipment
• Sensory room items
• Learning resources and tools
• Assistive technology

It’s important to note that the grant is for equipment only (not programs, staffing or training), and applicants will need to clearly show how the item will benefit children and improve outcomes.

While Rethink Recycling programs aren’t eligible for this funding, many of the schools and organisations in our network are.

Learn more here: https://fundraise.variety.org.au/community-grants

It’s great to see more support being directed toward inclusive learning environments.

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Aspen Circuit
Melbourne, VIC
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