How to skip the too-hard basket and recycle Australia's most challenging household items

Only 42.1% of Australian household waste is recycled, according to the latest national waste reportChange by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household's carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.comWhen it comes time to ditch items that can't go in the council kerbside recycling bin - an old mattress, say, or your running shoes - don't throw them in the too-hard basket.Only 42.1% of Australian household waste is recycled, according to the latest national waste report, yet many binned things could be sent to alternative recycling systems.Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household's carbon footprint. Got a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.com Continue reading...