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Compostable packaging gets a lot of bad press, and plenty of it is myth. Here are six common ones, what's actually true, and how to get compostables into the right bin.

Practical tips for getting the most out of compostable cling wrap, from sealing a bowl properly to what to do with it afterwards.

A practical Australian guide to nappy disposal with less plastic: certified compostable bags, what AS 4736 and AS 5810 mean, council rules, cloth, and hygiene basics.

Whether a compostable bag can go in your green (FOGO) bin depends on your council. Here's how to check, what the standards mean, and why a home compostable bag gives you options either way.

What phthalates are, where they turn up in food storage, and simple habits for storing hot, fatty and acidic food with confidence.

Freezing is the best way to stop bread going stale. Here's how to cool, slice, wrap, freeze and revive it, using ZERO resealable bags and cling wrap.

AS 4736 is Australia's industrial compostable standard. AS 5810 is the home compostable one. Here's what each means, how to read the labels, and which bin they belong in.

Start with the bathroom items you go through fastest. Easy swaps for makeup wipes, baby wipes and bathroom cleaning, plus how to switch without wasting what you've already got.

Leafy greens need humidity but hate puddles. Here's how to prep, store, revive and freeze lettuce, spinach, rocket, kale and herbs with less plastic.