Recycling materials
Recyclable materials include paper, glass, plastic, cans, scrap, oil, cridges, textiles, foil, shoes, books, yellow pages, green waste.
Compost kitchen and garden rubbish
If you have a garden, roughly a third of your rubbish can be composted using a compost bin.
Drop before you shop
Recycling needn't mean lots of extra work. Take your recyclables to the facilities at your local supermarket and drop before you shop!
Reduce junk mail
By registering with the Mailing Preference Service, you can rid your home of junk mail and help cut back on the countless unwanted mailing we throw away each year. For more information: Visit
http://www.mps-online.org.uk/ or Telephone 020 7291 3310
Cut down on carriers
Use a reusable cloth or plastic bag for your weekly shop. That way you will be helping to cut down on the 323 carrier bags brought into the home each year.
Always buy recycled
When shopping, keep an eye out for products that contain recycled materials. You can buy recycled bin bags, toilet tissues and note pads, as well as more interesting products such as pencil cases made from old tyres and fleeces made from plastic bottles.
Shop wisely
Purchase items in bulk and aim to buy refills or items with the minimum of packaging.
Support a good cause
Local Charities, Youth Groups and Schools can all make use of many items if they are in good condition.
Re-use your waste
Try to think of an alternative use for items before throwing them away.
Use plastic carrier bags as bin liners.
Many materials can be used by playgroups or schools to make models, collages, etc
As an alterantive to disposable nappies, consider using towelling nappies or a nappy laundering service.
