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The War On Waste begins!

Craig and Wendy are passionate about waste. But why?

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Quick pickles & pineapple skin mocktails

There are so many creative ways to reduce food waste around the home.

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Keep cups and vintage knits

Just how recyclable are disposable coffee cups? Australians love drinking coffee, but how is this affecting our landfill? Craig and Wendy learn all about the grassroots movement that’s revolutionising...

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New Ol’ Shoes & The Fixit Revolution

How many times have you thrown out a pair of shoes or a suitcase because they’re no good anymore?

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Compost secrets, happy worms & flushable dog poo bags

Craig throws on a lab coat to investigate if flushable dog poo bags really dissolve in water.  Will he be satisfied with the answer? Wendy learns all about the ‘Compost Revolution’ with David Gravina...

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Plastic bags and a sewerage expedition

The big two supermarkets have announced they’re going to ban the plastic bag, but with what they’re implementing, will it make much of a difference, or is it just a PR stunt? Craig and Wendy get the...

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Test-tube fabrics and ol skool op shopping

Six tonnes of clothes are thrown out every ten minutes, so what can we do to change that?

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A mid-season pause in hostilities

The War on Waste podcast is taking a mid-season break while Craig films the second part of the TV series. Keep sending your handy hints to waronwaste@abc.net.au and we’ll see you again on the 21st of...

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How to buy nothing new

The best way to prevent something going to landfill is to never buy it in the first place, but in a world of short-lived electronics and two-for-one deals it can be hard to resist!

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A (tiny, green) home to call your own

The larger your living space, the more stuff – and the more waste! Wendy takes a peek at a tiny house and Craig asks Joost Bakker, how can construction practices change to make it easier to reclaim...

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Ladies, we need to talk about waste

In this special ladies-only episode of War on Waste, Wendy Harmer and guest host Yumi Stynes explore waste-free ways to manage your period.

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The secret of found food

You might not realise it, but you’re surrounded by plants and animals you can eat – even if you live in a big city!

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Turning the tide

Craig and Wendy take a look at how the War on Waste has changed our habits and what still needs to be done to reduce what we throw away.

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Information for new recruits

Welcome, recruit! If you’re new to the War on Waste, jump back to episode 1 and join the fray.

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Bonus: The War on Waste live debate

The first series got us thinking about recycling and where our rubbish ends up, but has the #WarOnWaste helped Australians reduce, recycle and reuse? Or, is it a load of rubbish? Those are the...

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