Its is easier to reuse and reduce than you may think

 

Top Tips for Reducing and Reusing Waste

Reducing Waste

There are a number of ways to reduce the amount of waste that you produce.

Unwanted Mail

To reuce the amount of unwanted mail through your letterbox there are several things you can do:-

  • Register with the Mailing Preference Service to stop receiving addressed advertising mail such as credit card applications

  • To stop unaddressed, unsolicited marketing mail contact Royal Mail and the Direct Marketing Association (UK) Ltd

    • Avoid Packaging

    When you shop, try and buy items with packaging that can be reused or recycled, or that uses little packaging as possible, so that less packaging ends up in the bins.

    Avoid Food Waste

    About one third of the food we buy gets thrown away and most of this could have been eaten. To find out useful tips on the storage of food, tantalising recipes and advice on portioning, visit Love Food Hate Waste

    Compost

    Make use of all your vegetable peeling and garden waste by composting it. This can be done through buying or making your own compost bin, you’re the Kerbside Garden Waste Service (where available), taking your green waste to your local House Waste Recycling Centre. For more information on compost, including information about how to purchase cut priced compost bins, click here.

    Reusing your Waste

    By reusing or repairing items you can help reduce the amount of waste that is produced, so that there is less to throw away.

    Furniture

    Contact Bolton Community transport and Furniture Services on 01204 364777 or Emmaus on 01204 398056 - they distribute unwanted furniture and household goods to those in need. Or advertise your old furniture using websites such as Bolton Freecycle

    Nappies

    'Cloth nappies' or 'real nappies' no longer has to mean terry towelling squares and pins. Today cloth nappies come in a range of shapes, sizes and colours designed to suit your baby and your pocket.

    They incorporate many of the convenient design features that you expect from a disposable, like fitted shapes and poppers or velcro ties, so they are easy to put on and take off - no more nappy pins.

    By choosing reusable real cotton nappies rather than disposable ones, parents can reduce waste and save money.

    For more information on real nappies visit The Real Nappy Campaign or call the The Real Nappy Helpline on 0845 850 0606.

    To find a local retailer, agent, nappy network or laundry scheme please visit The Nappy Finder.

    Carrier Bags

    Every year, around 17.5 billion plastic carrier bags are given away by supermarkets, nearly 300 bags for every person in the UK. Why not reuse yours next time you go shopping or buy a Bag for Life?

    Charity Shops

    Why not donate unwanted items to a charity shop, rather than throwing them away?