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The Scoop - July 2025
Catchup on our latest Enews, with Permaculture legends visiting and loads of enviro-friendly workshops coming up!

Canberra Environment Centre Farewells Executive Director
The Canberra Environment Centre is bidding farewell Fiona Veikkanen, our Executive Director this July.

How to reduce waste when shopping
Try these neat tips next time you’re out shopping to help reduce waste.

Funding approved for new bike repair program
The Canberra Environment Centre and The Recyclery are thrilled to announce that we’ve been successful in applying for a Community Zero Emissions Grant!

Tips for wasting less in the home
There are many ways we can reduce the amount of waste we create at home. Try these neat ideas!

The Scoop - June 2025
Catchup on our latest Enews, with a job opportunity at The Recyclery and loads of enviro-friendly workshops coming up!

Upcycling old furniture
What to do with old, wooden furniture? Add a lick of new paint, of course!


International Compost Awareness Week
It’s International Compost Awareness Week! In Australia, May is an especially excellent time of year to get composting with an abundance of carbon rich autumn leaves on hand.

Waste-free moving & decluttering
Some handy hints for reducing your waste when moving home or decluttering your space.

Tips for reducing waste outside
Learn how to reduce your waste when you’re out in the garden!

Schools Climate Action Conference
Canberra Environment Centre attended the ACT Government’s recent Schools Climate Action Conference at the University of Canberra to talk with secondary students.

Adding on a pergola
The Recyclery Community Bike Repair Shed has been so busy as we move in, implement finishing touches, and continue to be blown away by the community’s incredible support!

Tips for reducing office waste
Reduce how much waste is generated in your work or home office by using these clever tips.

Tips for reducing food waste
Try these tips for reducing food waste. Your chooks and compost and worms will love you!

Waste-wise choices when washing clothes
Try these tips for waste-free washing when washing your clothes.

SAT 3 MAY - New Bike Shed - Grand Opening!
Join us to celebrate the official Grand Opening of the Recyclery’s Community Bike Repair Shed!

BMX & MTB legend Caroline Buchanan lends a hand!
BMX and Mountain Bike World Champion and two times Olympian CAROLINE BUCHANAN is supporting the Recyclery’s New Community Bike Repair Shed by donating a SIGNED ‘Fasthouse Caroline Buchanan Jersey’.

No waste cleaning
Try these tips and tricks to producing limited waste when cleaning your home.

Up it goes!
Construction of the Recyclery’s new Community Bike Repair Shed is well and truly underway and we're *almost* open!