Waste Minimisation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REDUCE

  • Use e-mail instead of paper
  • Repair broken items e.g. shoes instead of replacing
  • Read the newspaper on the web
  • Try to buy unpackaged goods and avoid over-packaged products, choosing loose fruit and vegetables instead of pre-packed ones.
  • Buy recycled products
  • Only buy what you need
  • Use a lunchbox instead of plastic or foil wrapping
  • Purchase refillable containers for cleaners, washing solutions and detergents whenever possible.
  • Buy products in returnable containers whenever possible.
  • Tick boxes in surveys stating no requirement for further unsolicited mail shot material.
  • Avoid disposable products, such as disposable nappies, tissues, face wipes, razors, paper and plastic cups, plates and cutlery, kitchen towels, serviettes, computer cartridges and disposable cameras.
  • Take your own shopping bag every time you go shopping, not just when you are buying groceries
  • REUSE

  • Use broken crockery or aeroboard as drainage in plant pots
  • Re-use wrapping paper
  • Donate old PC’s to schools or charities
  • Use washable or compostable nappies
  • Use dishcloths instead of disposable wipes
  • Buy a battery re-charger and use recyclable batteries.
  • Re-use envelopes; purchase re-use labels.
  • Use and refill your own drinks bottle.
  • RECYCLE

  • Many charity shops, Boots Pharmacies and recycling centres will accept unwanted glasses.
  • Use old clothes no longer suitable for wearing as rags.
  • Sell old books and school books, either to second-hand shops or through the Internet.
  • Bring old spectacles back to your opticians or recycling centre.
  • Compost organic kitchen waste.
  • Pass on unwanted clothes, mobile phones and furniture to friends, charities and second-hand shops.