Smarter Cleaner Greener Videos

Our resources are precious and finite so we need to look at ways to keep waste out of landfill and contribute to the circular economy. City of Ryde encourages our residents to rethink their waste practices and avoid, reduce, reuse and recycle where possible. These changes are easy to incorporate into your daily life, and you can start by making one change at a time.

Watch the videos below and discover ways to save money and the environment.

3 ways to avoid food waste

Recycling Right - Your Recycling Bin

What recyclable items can go in your yellow-lidded bin?

This video is part of a NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Waste Less Recycle More initiative funded from the waste levy.

Think Reuse - Out & About

Discover the simple things you can do for our environment when you're out and about.

This video is part of a NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Waste Less Recycle More initiative funded from the waste levy.

Get Smart - Ditch The Plastic In The Kitchen

Bring your canvas shopping bag to pick up groceries and say goodbye to plastic bags.

This video is part of a NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Waste Less Recycle More initiative funded from the waste levy.

Let's Rehome - Too Good To Waste

Ready to let go of your pre-loved goods? Why not hold a garage sale or donate them to people in need?

This video is part of a NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Waste Less Recycle More initiative funded from the waste levy.

Recycling Plastics - Take The Scrunch Test

Not all plastics are made the same. How do you tell what can be recycled or not?

This video is part of a NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Waste Less Recycle More initiative funded from the waste levy.

Problem Waste - Problem Solved

How to dispose of items like paints, gas bottles and electronic goods.

This video is part of a NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Waste Less Recycle More initiative funded from the waste levy.

Sustainable Entertaining - Say No to Single-Use Plastics

Organising a party or picnic? Ditch single-use plastics and use these alternatives.

This video is part of a NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Waste Less Recycle More initiative funded from the waste levy.

No Plastic Bags in the Recycling Bin

Remember that plastic bags cannot go into the recycling bin.

This video is part of a NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Waste Less Recycle More initiative funded from the waste levy.