Behaviour change programs that lift waste and recycling performance and deliver ESG results.

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We deliver tenant engagement and workplace recycling programs that turn sustainability commitments into measurable action.

Why are we Friendly?
Because Friendly works.

Behavioural change communications are a gentle science. Nobody likes to be told what to do. We’ve adopted a behavioural model based on respect and empowerment; we believe connection and change should be inspired, not forced.

Our model is informed by the psychology of proven human behaviours and the science behind complex habit changes. We understand the value of data; so, we’ve woven the reporting of sentiment, knowledge, and behaviour change throughout. This approach allows your investment in our programs to be effective, targeted and measured.

Our programs ignite lasting behaviour through a simple, repeatable cycle:

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what we do

Waste Behaviour Change Programs

Our programs help you:

Increase recycling participation

Reduce contamination

Reduce waste

Reduce waste costs

Improve NABERS ratings

Meet FOGO compliance

Support your company’s ESG initiatives.

The process

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1

Friendly Fact-Finding

We start with insights to identify barriers, unveil opportunities, and set realistic goals:​

Site audits

Stakeholder interviews and feedback collection

Behavioural mapping

Benchmark reporting and recommendations

2

Friendly Solutions

Our behaviour-change programs include:

Activations (e.g. our popular Bin Ball, Trash Toss and Bin Pong games)

Communications campaigns: videos and digital posters

Customised waste signage

Waste training, education and onboarding

Competitions, quizzes and rewards

3

Friendly Wins

Review and report on:​

Reduced contamination rates

Improved recycling rates and Organics recovery

Increased team/tenant engagement for overall waste performance improvement

Trusted by organisations improving waste performance across Australia

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Sustainability expert Ella Clarke founded Friendly as a solution to a common problem: in her work guiding corporations of all sizes towards a more sustainable future, she saw how even the most dynamic ESG strategies lose steam if they fail to connect with those they’re designed to impact.

Blog

How to reduce food waste at work and improve your NABERS waste rating.

Learn how reducing food waste at work can improve your NABERS waste rating, cut emissions, and strengthen ESG performance through practical behaviour change.

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Why action outperforms awareness in waste behaviour change.

Learn why action beats awareness in waste behaviour change, and how Friendly’s hands-on activations shift habits faster and more effectively.

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Office Food Waste Action Checklist to Improve NABERS Rating.

A practical checklist to reduce food waste at work, improve your NABERS Waste rating, and boost ESG performance through small, everyday actions.

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