Why does Furniture have a Product Stewardship Council?
Australia generates 30,000 tonnes of commercial furniture waste every year, and up to 95% of it ends up in landfill.…
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Transforming Waste: Turning End-of-Life Mattresses into High-Performance Insulation
At the Australian Bedding Stewardship Council (ABSC), our mission is clear: to drive circularity within the bedding industry and keep…
Rethinking bedding recycling in Australia
How the ABSC is building a circular future… beyond the mattress Every year in Australia, an estimated 1.8 million mattresses…
Kitchen and pantry swaps
From brands sharing their sustainability data on Sustainability Tracker Trying to make better choices in your kitchen usually starts the…
South Australia’s Circular Economy Reform
The Bedding Industry Gets Involved As South Australia’s circular economy shift moves forward, the bedding industry has formally stepped into…
Bedding brands sharing their sustainability work
Verified bedding brands making sustainability easier to understand and compare Buying a mattress or bedding isn’t a quick decision. It’s…
Looking for more sustainable cleaning products that actually work?
Verified brands on Sustainability Tracker Looking for sustainable cleaning products that actually stack up? The challenge isn’t finding “eco-friendly” options.…
Reusable Coffee Cups Designed for Everyday Impact
made by Fressko is designing everyday rituals that leave less behind There’s a quiet shift happening in how we consume.…
Breaking Through Greenwashing
To Find Safe, Sustainable Cleaning Products That Actually Work Breaking through greenwashing and how to assess product claims is becoming…
How mattress recycling works in Australia
Inside the Australian Bedding Stewardship Council’s national stewardship scheme Australia throws away an estimated 1.8 million mattresses every year, making…
ABSC Manufacturer Membership Surges! Doubling Down on Sustainable Bedding Production
We’re excited to announce a major leap forward for the Australian Bedding Stewardship Council (ABSC)! In the past 12 months,…
NEW EPISODE | How Waste Paint Became a World-First Idea
In this episode, Kiarne Treacy welcomes John Ferraro, the CEO of Paintback, an independent product stewardship scheme (made up of…
A Milestone in Sustainable Bedding – ABSC Retail Membership Quadruples!
We’re thrilled to announce a significant milestone for the Australian Bedding Stewardship Council (ABSC)! In just under 12 months, our…
Stop Throwing Out Your Coffee Grounds
5 Ways To Reuse Them At Fressko, we believe that sustainability goes beyond just choosing a reusable cup - it’s…
NEW Episode | How this retail giant is using their power for good and how you could too
Want to know how one of Australia’s largest retailers hit their 100% renewable energy target in 2024? Kicking off Season…
Wattyl's ongoing commitment to sustainability Â
In the realm of construction and interior design, the choice of paints and coatings extends far beyond mere aesthetics. These…
The Importance of Local Manufacturing
At Sleep Corp, we take immense pride in being an Australian-made company. Our dedication to local manufacturing ensures the highest…
Western Australia Goes Single-Use Cup Free!
This month, Western Australia took a significant step towards environmental conservation by becoming the first state in the nation to…
The benefits of alpaca wool for sustainability
Look out wool, Alpaca has arrived and there’s plenty to love about this sustainable wonder-fibre. Soft and strong, light and…
What is Product stewardship in Australia?
Approximately 1.8 million mattresses are disposed of in Australia each year. Placed end-to-end they would stretch from Darwin to the…
