War on Waste

ABC
  • 5.0 (9)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

How much food does the average household throw out each year? Do plastic bags really get recycled? How much food is being wasted before it gets to the supermarket shelves? A war on waste has begun to find the truth behind the way our nation manages waste, and what we can do about it. Join Craig Reucassel (The Chaser) and Wendy Harmer (ABC Sydney Mornings), as they explore the big issues in waste management, talk to those behind change, and learn how every little bit can make a difference.

  1. 07/23/2018

    Bonus: The War on Waste live debate

    The first series got us thinking about recycling and where our rubbish ends up, but has the #WarOnWaste helped Australians reduce, recycle and reuse? Or, is it a load of rubbish? Those are the questions Craig Reucassel put to a group of ABC Radio Melbourne presenters in the first War on Waste live debate. Team Affirmative; Richelle Hunt, Hilary Harper and Anthony "Lehmo" Lehman, go head to head with Team Negative; Jon Faine, Jacinta Parsons and Sami Shah.

    55 min

  2. 12/06/2017

    Information for new recruits

    Welcome, recruit! If you’re new to the War on Waste, jump back to episode 1 and join the fray.

    2 min

  3. 11/27/2017

    Turning the tide

    Craig and Wendy take a look at how the War on Waste has changed our habits and what still needs to be done to reduce what we throw away.

    8 min

  4. 11/02/2017

    The secret of found food

    You might not realise it, but you’re surrounded by plants and animals you can eat – even if you live in a big city!

    23 min

  5. 10/19/2017

    Ladies, we need to talk about waste

    In this special ladies-only episode of War on Waste, Wendy Harmer and guest host Yumi Stynes explore waste-free ways to manage your period.

    21 min

  6. 10/05/2017

    A (tiny, green) home to call your own

    The larger your living space, the more stuff – and the more waste! Wendy takes a peek at a tiny house and Craig asks Joost Bakker, how can construction practices change to make it easier to reclaim materials?

    23 min

  7. 09/21/2017

    How to buy nothing new

    The best way to prevent something going to landfill is to never buy it in the first place, but in a world of short-lived electronics and two-for-one deals it can be hard to resist!

    24 min

  8. 09/08/2017

    A mid-season pause in hostilities

    The War on Waste podcast is taking a mid-season break while Craig films the second part of the TV series. Keep sending your handy hints to waronwaste@abc.net.au and we’ll see you again on the 21st of September.

    1 min
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How much food does the average household throw out each year? Do plastic bags really get recycled? How much food is being wasted before it gets to the supermarket shelves? A war on waste has begun to find the truth behind the way our nation manages waste, and what we can do about it. Join Craig Reucassel (The Chaser) and Wendy Harmer (ABC Sydney Mornings), as they explore the big issues in waste management, talk to those behind change, and learn how every little bit can make a difference.

Information

  • Creator
    ABC
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2018
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. All right reserved.
  • Show Website
    War on Waste

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