There are a number of simple steps we can all take to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle much of the waste we produce in our homes.
Reduce
- Choose less packaged goods, try and buy fruit, vegetables and other items loose.
- Buy concentrated products that use less packaging.
- Cut down on batteries by using wind up electronic equipment such as torches and and toys
- Try repairing your household items to extend their life and reduce the amount of waste you have to throw away.
- Try to hire rather than buy items you will only use once or twice (dvds, videos, tools, etc.)
- Cut down on unwanted mail by contacting www.wasteawareunwantedmail.org.uk
Reuse
- Donate unwanted goods to charity
- Use rechargeable batteries
- Avoid disposable nappies, visit www.hrnp.org.uk for more detail.
- Try a cotton bag or "bag for life" for your shopping.
Recycle
- Make use of your nearest Recycling Points and Centres.
- Many charities will recycle you old mobile phones, use your search engine to look for participating charities
- Charity shops will accept coins, postcards, stamps etc.
- Composting at home is a great way of helping our environmnet and your garden.
- Your old PCs may be useful to someone else. Check out www.computersforcharity.org.uk for more information.
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