Disposable Razor Recycling

Recycling disposable razors and their packaging is now more accessible than ever through Wasteless Pantry’s partnership with Terracycle. This initiative allows you to dispose of any brand of used razor blades and their packaging responsibly, contributing to significant environmental benefits.

What Can Be Recycled?

All brands of blades and razors, including refillable and disposable products, as well as replaceable-blade cartridge units.
Rigid and flexible plastic packaging associated with these products.

Recycling Process: Once collected, these items are sent to Terracycle where the razors and packaging are separated by material type. Plastics are cleaned and pelletized to be recycled into new products, while metal components are smelted and converted into new alloys. This process ensures that these materials are reused in manufacturing, reducing the need for virgin materials and minimizing waste.

Sustainable Alternatives: For those looking to reduce their environmental impact further, Wasteless Pantry offers reusable razors available both in-store and online. Additionally, consider switching to an electric razor or epilator for a long-term hair removal solution that minimizes waste over time. These devices can serve for many years and eventually be recycled as e-waste.

Why Recycle at Wasteless Pantry? Recycling through Wasteless Pantry not only helps reduce landfill waste but also supports a circular economy. By choosing to recycle your disposable razors here, you’re taking an active step towards sustainability and supporting initiatives that make recycling easier and more effective.

For more information on recycling other items, check out Wasteless Pantry’s Specialist Recycling page, where you can find details on recycling a wide range of products responsibly.

Meet the Team: Katie from Mundaring & Bassendean

Meet our newest member of the Wasteless Pantry Mundaring team, Katie🌻

Hi! My name is Katie, I started shopping at the Wasteless Pantry in March 2020 and joined the lovely WP family in December 2021.

I love going for walks and camping in nature. I play the violin and am looking forward to training as a Veterinary Nurse in the future. I was born and raised in London, UK. Living in a big, busy city, I was concerned with the amount of waste I was contributing to but didn’t find much support around waste-free living. When I came to Perth, I heard about the Wasteless Pantry, where the team showed me how easy and possible it is to go waste-free!

My favourite WP product is the bokashi one bucket and bran. It helped make my journey of composting so much easier! I was amazed to find out the majority of my waste at home was compostable! Advice: if you’re wanting to reduce your waste, a little bit goes a long way. E.g. recycling, composting, choosing the plastic-free veg in supermarkets. Even just doing one thing that reduces your waste makes a difference and remember to congratulate yourself every time you make a change!

Our team at Wasteless Pantry are always happy to have a chat and answer any questions or concerns you have 🙂

Healthy Snickers Alternative Snack Bar Recipe

Craving a healthy Snickers alternative bar for a better-for-you snack option? Create your own delicious and nutritious snack bar with a few simple ingredients from Wasteless Pantry. This gluten-free and dairy-free alternative captures the perfect balance of chocolatey gooeyness and peanut crunch, all with natural, package-free ingredients.

Ingredients:

Medjool dates
Peanut butter
Dry roasted peanuts
Dark chocolate bits
Desert salt flakes

Instructions:

Prepare the Dates: Slice the Medjool dates on top and remove the pits.
Fill: Spoon some peanut butter into each date.
Add Crunch: Sprinkle a few dry roasted peanuts on top of the peanut butter.
Chocolate Topping: Melt the dark chocolate bits and drizzle over the stuffed dates.
Season: Finish with a light sprinkle of desert salt flakes for that perfect salty-sweet flavor profile.

Why Shop at Wasteless Pantry: Choosing to buy your ingredients at Wasteless Pantry means you are supporting a business that values sustainability. You can purchase all these ingredients in the exact quantities you need, which helps reduce food waste and minimizes packaging waste. Shopping at Wasteless Pantry not only lets you create delicious, healthy snacks but also contributes to a healthier environment by reducing your carbon footprint.

This homemade snack bar is not just a tasty treat but also a step towards more sustainable eating habits. Perfect for a quick snack or a healthy dessert, these bars are sure to satisfy your cravings in a wholesome way!

Package free Easter

Well, it’s almost that time of year again for a Package Free Easter… Time for Chocolate Easter Eggs and Hot Cross Buns, package-free of course!

Any day now we will have your favourite milk and dark (vegan-friendly) chocolate Easter eggs available. Locally made, palm-oil free, and absolutely delicious!!

But why bother forgoing the packaging and shopping at Wasteless Pantry? Isn’t cardboard and foil recyclable?

Whilst cardboard is recyclable (so long as you don’t rip it into little pieces), it needs to be transported far and wide to be recycled. With the cost of fuel going up, the value of this recycling may go down. As for the foil, you need to get enough together to make a fist-sized ball otherwise it may get lost in the sorting machine at the Materials Recovery Facility. Then there is palm oil, which many cheaply made chocolates contain, that has negative impacts such as rainforest deforestation. And I think we all understand how important buying local is nowadays.

Make a better choice and grab your Easter eggs at your local Wasteless Pantry.

Pop your package-free, plastic-free Easter eggs into a jar that you’ve decorated with ribbons and Easter-themed decals. Then organize your own Easter hunt!

Plastic-Free Muesli Bars

Ditch the plastic packaging with homemade muesli bars—a delicious, eco-friendly snack option. Making your own muesli bars is not only healthier but also helps reduce your environmental footprint. Here’s how you can create these tasty treats using ingredients from Wasteless Pantry.

Ingredients:

125g butter
¼ cup golden syrup
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup sultanas
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries
¼ cup diced dried apricot
¼ cup dried apple
½ cup self-raising flour
½ cup brown sugar
3 tbsp pepitas (optional)
1 tbsp sesame or chia seeds (optional)

*Pro tip – you can also substitute the oats and dried fruit for your favourite premixed muesli!

Instructions:

Preparation: Preheat your oven to 180°C and line a 20cm x 30cm baking tray with a reusable baking mat.
Melt Ingredients: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and golden syrup together, stirring until combined.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, sultanas, cranberries, apricots, apple, flour, brown sugar, pepitas, and seeds.
Combine: Pour the melted butter and syrup mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well mixed.
Bake: Press the mixture firmly into the prepared tray and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Allow to cool in the tray before cutting into bars.

Benefits of Shopping at Wasteless Pantry: By purchasing ingredients from Wasteless Pantry, you can buy in bulk, which not only reduces packaging waste but also ensures you’re using fresh, high-quality ingredients. This contributes to less food waste and supports a sustainable lifestyle. Wasteless Pantry’s commitment to eco-friendly products allows you to make healthier choices for you and the planet.

Enjoy these plastic-free muesli bars as a perfect snack for on-the-go, after-school treats, or even a quick breakfast option!

Embrace Zero Waste Summer Tips for a Sustainable Season

As the New Year unfolds, it brings with it the thrill of new resolutions and adventures. If enhancing your sustainability practices is on your list, here are some simple yet impactful ways to embrace zero waste living this summer:

Reusable Water Bottles: Ditch disposable water bottles for reusable ones. At Wasteless Pantry, we offer insulated options that keep your drinks cool throughout those sweltering summer days, saving you money and reducing plastic waste.
Package-Free Picnics: Opt for package-free snacks and treats when you head out for a picnic. This small choice ensures that you leave no trace behind, keeping your favorite outdoor spots pristine.
DIY Icy Delights: Make your own icy poles, iced coffee, and iced tea at home. This not only lets you control the sugar content but also cuts down on packaging waste.
Bulk Smoothie Ingredients: Get your smoothie additives like cacao, maca powder, bee pollen, and protein powders in bulk from Wasteless Pantry. This allows you to buy just the amount you need, avoiding unnecessary packaging and waste.
Homemade Salad Dressings: Whip up your own salad dressings using a few simple ingredients like herbs, vinegar, and oil. This not only tastes better but also reduces the need for store-bought versions that often come in plastic containers.

Benefits of Shopping at Wasteless Pantry: Shopping at Wasteless Pantry for your summer essentials means you’re not just preparing for a season of fun and relaxation, but you’re also making a positive impact on the environment. By choosing bulk and package-free options, you help reduce waste and support sustainable practices that keep our planet healthy.

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors and appreciate the natural beauty around us. By adopting these zero waste habits, you contribute to preserving the environment, ensuring it remains beautiful and vibrant for generations to come.

Meet the Maker: Dante’s Coffee Roasters

💚 Introducing Dante’s Coffee Roasters 💚

We thought you might like to get to know some of our amazing local suppliers at Wasteless Pantry, so we had a chat with John who locally roasts some of our coffee beans…

Dante’s Coffee Roasters is a small family-owned business but packs a considerable punch with the quality of our Award-winning coffee blends, single origins, organic and decaffeinated coffees.

We are located in Wangara and known all over Perth for our traditionally roasted coffees. The executive team at Dante’s Coffee Roasters is made up of three consummate coffee and business professionals.

Dom is our coffee guru and Angela and John manage the business side of things. The Executive team is supported by the most amazing group of people you could ever meet! From the talented Baristas in the Roastery Cafe to our team of Roasters, Sales, and Customer Support staff.

Sustainability is the life-blood of the coffee roasting industry. Coffee Roasting is both an art and science, and it is important to ensure our coffee supply and roasting processes are sustainable.

There are several ways we minimize our carbon footprint in what otherwise might be a smoky, wasteful, and high emission industry. We reduce our energy usage wherever possible, utilizing natural gas rather than electricity and roasting with state-of-the-art environmentally-friendly equipment which delivers 30% less gas usage compared to other roasting equipment. Our Roasting plant is designed to recycle and recirculate hot air through the roasting drum and then pass the used air after several cycles through a built-in afterburner to minimize emissions and produce a smokeless roasting process. Our efficient roasting process produces very little waste and produces coffee for our customers and their customers to enjoy. However, two types of solid waste that no coffee roaster can avoid is chaff (from roasting) and the hessian coffee sacks that arrive from across the world containing their raw coffee beans. Fortunately, we have a network of people and businesses who gladly receive these products and recycle them and turn them into all sorts of things.

Chaff makes a fine addition to garden compost, adding texture as well as nitrogen. The hessian coffee sacks are also ideal for various applications in farming, fishing, and home use. We are always amazed at the creativity of our collectors. From school sack races to hauling garden waste and used for pets, zoos, and even professional fishing competitions!

The folk at Wasteless Pantry are great to work with and share our passion for the environment and sustainable activity. When Wasteless Pantry approached us to provide them with freshly roasted coffee, but without the wastage of coffee packaging, we had just the right solution! Reuseable food-grade drums are used to transport the coffee from our Roastery directly to the Wasteless Pantry store, and empty drums are brought back to the Roastery for sanitation and reuse.

One waste-free tip?

Did you know that used coffee grounds from your local cafe can be used in your garden compost and as a soil conditioner? The pucks of used coffee grounds provide acidity to your soil making citrus trees, especially, very happy. You should consider making friends with your local barista for an endless supply of coffee grounds 😊

Meet the Maker: Scarlet Eve

💚 Introducing Scarlet Eve 💚⠀

We thought you might like to get to know some of our amazing local suppliers, so we had a chat with Simone who sews the most comfortable personal hygiene reusables…

My awareness of environmental issues began in primary school. I remember the effect it had on me when I learned about the impact we were having on the planet, and how we could try to make things better. My efforts to live more sustainably became more of a focus when I was pregnant with my first child. Being part of the Modern Cloth Nappies community opened up a whole new world of ways to reduce waste day-to-day. MCNs naturally led me to Reusable Menstrual products, and I began sewing cloth pads for Scarlet Eve.

At Scarlet Eve, my purpose is to make and supply comfortable, quality products that will last with years of use. I source supplies locally to Western Australia and Australia where possible. I try to minimize packaging and aim for reusable packaging. I use as much of the fabrics as possible – offcuts from Menstrual Pads are used for other reusable items such as Face Wipes and Breast Pads.

I enjoy working with Wasteless Pantry because I feel like we share a common vision – to provide people with ways to reduce their waste and live more sustainably. It’s great for local businesses to support each other! It can be overwhelming trying to live completely waste-free.

My waste-free tip would be to do what you can when you can. Make small changes and build on them.

Meet the Maker: Whittingtons

💚 Introducing Whittingtons 💚⠀

We thought you might like to get to know some of our amazing local suppliers, so we had a chat with Michael and his team who supplies the most flavoursome herbs and spices…⠀

Whittingtons have been blending fine herbs and spices in Perth Western Australia since 1975. We have our own farm at Badgingarra and source from other local farmers and suppliers in the Wheatbelt, coriander, mustard seed, some oregano, and salt. Products not locally available are sourced from around the world via a major importer.

We have had a strong working relationship with Wasteless Pantry for over six years. We both share a similar approach to being responsible citizens in the communities we serve and have a strong focus on looking after our customers, our suppliers, and our employees. Some of the initiatives we have undertaken as a responsible business include:

🌱To reduce our carbon footprint we have installed 23KVA of solar power at our Osborne Park facility.

🌱We are installing 20KVA of solar and wind electricity generation at our farm.

🌱We have purchased an electric delivery vehicle to minimize our transport emissions.

🌱To minimize food miles we source wherever possible from local farmers and plan to test grow some of our herbs on our own farm. (Waddi Farm, Koonah Road, Badgingarra.)

🌱We have reviewed our packaging and supply the vast amount of our products in recyclable containers of glass and PET. We are reviewing options to replace our PE packaging for bulk products with options that rapidly decompose.

🌱To minimize production spoilage and factory waste we have active programs to reuse materials.

🌱Out of Code products that are safe to consume are donated to food banks.

🌱We have a commitment to support people with disabilities. Two of our full-time employees meet these criteria. Up to twice a week, senior students from the Gladys Newton School in Balga gain work experience at Whittingtons. These are special needs children we have been helping since 2015. Prior to that date, we worked with Rocky Bay and the Disabled Workers Union lending financial support to people with disabilities.

Meet the Maker: Mette is Baking

💚 Introducing Mette is Baking 💚⠀

We thought you might like to get to know some of our amazing local suppliers, so we had a chat with Mette who creates our scrumptious gluten-free Nordic Crackers…⠀

I’m Danish and I have lived in 6 countries. I am an Engineer and worked in the oil and gas industry for 25 years. I’m married to David, have 2 bonus kids and 2 granddaughters. I started Mette is Baking in 2015 and we bake Australia’s best crackers in my home-based commercial bakery (also know as the cracker bakery). Mette is Baking’s business model reduces waste and we only bake to order. At the end of a baking week, we have nothing left on the shelves to be disposed of. No crackers are wasted that way.

🌱 We have solar panels to power the bakery to reduce energy consumption from fossil fuel

🌱 All the lights in the bakery are using energy-efficient LED light globes

🌱 Water heating is turned on only for the hours required and we minimize water use by filling the dishwasher and washing machine fully before use

🌱 Bulk orders of Nordic Crackers are packed in re-sealable containers and we operate a container return system. When Wasteless Pantry gets a delivery we get the empty containers back to the bakery for cleaning and to be used again for the next order we pack. Some of these containers have been in rotation for 3-4 years now

🌱 We use Driving planning software to optimizing the delivery route. By spending less time on the road we keep our drivers safer, reduce fuel consumption, vehicle wear and tear, which reduces pollution and carbon emissions. Mette is Baking’s delivery vehicle is fuel-efficient and has all the latest safety technology to provide maximum protection for our delivery drivers.

I work with Wasteless Pantry because their customers requested that our Nordic Crackers be available in their store. Customer demand is a strong motivator.

One waste-free tip you have?

Separate out your waste. We separate the soft plastic and print cartridges for recycling. Bottle tops and cardboard tubes are donated for craft projects. Used hairnets are donated to the ‘Rare Fruit Club’ to protect ripening fruit from fruit flies.