Perth Goes Green
Every repair makes a difference. See our collective environmental impact.
⚠️Important Disclaimer
All information on this page has been created in good faith and we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date data. However, these numbers are averages based on our experience and actual repair jobs completed between 2019-2024. Individual results may vary depending on appliance type, age, usage patterns, and repair complexity. Environmental impact calculations use industry-standard methodologies but should be considered estimates.
Our Environmental Impact
By choosing repair over replacement, our Perth community is making a real difference. Every appliance saved from landfill reduces environmental impact and conserves valuable resources.
Total Appliances Saved
Since 2019 • Prevented from landfill
Breakdown by Appliance Type
Refrigerators
1,913
Dishwashers
1,530
Washing Machines
1,148
Freezers
956
Ovens
956
Dryers
574
Cooktops
478
Microwaves
95
7,654
Saved from landfill
27,554
Years of life extended
287
Recycled by us
9,568
Total repairs completed
Current Rate: 40 repairs per week • 32 appliances saved from landfill weekly • Average 3.6 years extended life per repair
Raw Materials Preserved
Tonnes of materials saved from mining
Based on 28.6% material savings from 3.6 years extended life
Landfill Diverted
Kilograms properly recycled
Energy Saved
MWh net energy saved
Trees Equivalent
Trees working for 1 year
CO2 Prevented
Tonnes of emissions saved
Customer Savings
Total saved by choosing repair
Average $225 saved per customer
The Three R's in Action
Following the waste hierarchy promoted by the WA Waste Strategy 2030 and Australian Government's waste reduction framework, we prioritize repair to support the circular economy.
Reduce
Reduce the need for new appliances by extending the life of existing ones through professional repair.
Reuse
Reuse quality appliances by fixing them rather than discarding. Each repair gives your appliance 3.6 more years of life.
Recycle
When repair isn't viable, we ensure proper recycling of materials, recovering metals, plastics, and components.
The Waste Hierarchy Principle
According to the WA Waste Authority, the waste hierarchy ranks waste management options from most to least preferred:
- Avoidance - Preventing waste generation
- Reduce - Minimizing waste through efficient use
- Reuse - Using products multiple times (repair extends this)
- Recycle - Processing materials into new products
- Recovery - Recovering energy from waste
- Disposal - Landfill as last resort
By repairing appliances, we help customers stay at levels 2-3 of the hierarchy, avoiding the need to move down to recycling or disposal.
Data Sources & References
Business Operations Data
- Job volume: Right Whitegoods internal data (2019-2024) - 8 jobs/day, 5 days/week, 44 weeks/year
- Appliance distribution: Based on 5-year average - Fridges 25%, Dishwashers 20%, Washing Machines 15%, etc.
- Success rates: 80% saved from landfill, 3% recycled by us, 17% customer retention
- Industry average repair cost: $280 per job
- Extended appliance life: 3.6 years average based on follow-up data
Environmental Impact Data
- CO2 emissions per appliance: US EPA & Energy.gov appliance energy calculators
- Australian grid emissions: 0.82 kg CO2/kWh - Clean Energy Regulator (2023)
- Tree CO2 absorption: 22kg CO2/year per tree - Arbor Day Foundation
- Manufacturing energy: Industrial lifecycle assessments from various sources
- Appliance weights: Industry averages from recycling data
Material Composition Data
- Primary materials (steel, aluminum, copper): Industry teardown studies and recycling reports
- Precious metals (gold, silver): Circuit board analysis from e-waste recycling facilities
- Rare earth elements: Permanent magnet composition data from motor manufacturers
- Material percentages: 28.6% of total materials saved (3.6 years / 12.6 year total lifespan)
Economic & Market Data
- Appliance replacement costs: Harvey Norman, The Good Guys, JB Hi-Fi (December 2024 pricing)
- Average appliance lifespan: Cooper & Gutowski (2017) - MIT Materials Research
- Modern vs older appliance efficiency: Energy rating labels and manufacturer specifications
Government & Policy References
- WA Waste Strategy 2030 - Western Australian Government
- Waste Hierarchy Principle - WA Waste Authority
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Framework - Australian Government DCCEEW
Methodology Notes
• Environmental equivalents (cars, flights, trees) use standard conversion factors• Energy calculations account for efficiency differences between old and new appliances• Customer savings based on 28.6% of replacement cost minus repair cost• Material preservation calculated as 28.6% of total appliance materials