5 Common Mistakes When Buying Sustainable Building Materials
Don’t be fooled, avoid these 5 common mistakes when buying sustainable building materials. Choosing eco-friendly building materials can be a smart, sustainable decision or a costly misstep. With more builders, architects, and councils prioritising green materials, the market has exploded with options. But not all “eco” products are created equal. In this guide, we’ll explore […]
Buying Recycled Plastic Panels: What You Need to Know
Recycled plastic panels are gaining momentum across Australia as a smart, sustainable alternative to timber, MDF, and other traditional building materials. Whether you’re a professional builder, architect, landscaper, or a hands-on DIYer, choosing the right panel can directly impact your project’s durability, budget, and environmental footprint. In this ultimate 2026 guide, we’ll walk you through […]
The Lifecycle of a Recycled Plastic Panel
In a world rapidly shifting toward sustainability, every product we create should have a purpose and a plan for its entire lifespan. At Resourceful Living, our recycled plastic panels embody this ethos. They’re designed with circularity in mind, meaning they serve their purpose again and again with no waste left behind. 📌 Related: How Recycled […]
How Recycled Plastic Products Drive the Circular Economy in Australia
Australia is at a turning point. As landfills overflow and plastic pollution damages ecosystems, industries are being called to rethink waste. Enter: the circular economy a model built on reusing, recycling, and regenerating materials instead of wasting them. At the heart of this transformation is recycled plastic. Recycled plastic products are redefining what sustainable manufacturing […]
Recycled Plastic vs Concrete: Sustainability & Lifecycle Impact
Let’s delve straight in, recycled plastic vs concrete. Concrete is the most widely used man-made material in the world. It’s also one of the most environmentally damaging, responsible for up to 8% of global CO2 emissions. In contrast, recycled plastics are emerging as a sustainable alternative in specific construction applications with significantly lower carbon footprints […]
How to Choose Recycled Plastic Materials for Your Project: A Practical Guide for Sustainable Building in Australia
Choosing the right materials is one of the most important and impactful decisions you’ll make in any construction or renovation project. As recycled plastic materials become more widely available and trusted in Australia’s green building sector, many builders, architects, and homeowners are asking: How do I choose the right recycled plastic product for my project? […]
Online Recycling Lunch and Learn
Join Our Free Online Event: The Power of Recycled Plastic What if your next lunch break could help your business save money, reduce waste, and become a sustainability leader? Well… it can. 🍴🌍 We’re inviting you to our Online Lunch & Learn a quick, engaging, and FREE session where we unpack how recycled plastic can […]
Australia Plastic Ban 2026
You know those tiny plastic soy sauce fish that come with sushi? Yep, they’re swimming off into the sunset and taking a whole bunch of other hard-to-recycle plastics with them. Like an overstuffed junk drawer, Australia is cleaning out the clutter and this time, it’s our single-use plastics under the microscope. From 2026, sweeping bans […]
Maitland Recycling Workshop: Join the FREE Recycling Workshop in East Maitland This January!
Ever wonder what really happens to your plastic after you toss it in the yellow bin? Here’s your chance to find out and learn how to make a real difference at home. Maitland City Council, in partnership with Hunter Resource Recovery and Resourceful Living, is inviting locals to a FREE Recycling Workshop on Tuesday, January […]
♻️ Glendale City Centre Sustainability Partnership
We’re turning waste into something wonderful and Glendale City Centre is helping lead the charge. At Resourceful Living, our mission is simple: give plastic a second life through smart, sustainable design. That’s why we’re proud to announce our latest collaboration with Glendale City Centre, one of Australia’s few shopping centres actively embracing a closed-loop recycling […]