Landfill Diversion

A recent audit conducted for the NSW Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found that Sunshades is diverting 64% of total waste from landfill through recycling. We have introduced new bins, machinery and strategies to help us work together toward the state target of 74%.
Here's how...

Recycling

Sunshades H/O

Optimise waste diversion by separating

Landfill
Mixed recycling
Paper & card

Cardboard processing

SSE Warehouse

Our shiny new cardboard shredder cuts down waste and generates packing fill for sending out orders!

Cardboard shredder
Cardboard crusher

Soft Plastics (clear)

Sunshades H/O

Polybags are a big issue in our industry! Help to recycle any and all clear soft plastics in our dedicated bins.

Soft Plastics (all)

REDcycle @Woolworths

This partnership allows the return of any soft plastic item. You will find a dedicated bins at the entry of any Woolworths store.

return & earn

Various locations
including Sydney Park

At Sunshades we encourage you to take the cans and bottles deposited in our communal bins to a return point and keep the cash as an incentive. Thank you!