Some easy ways to reduce your waste

BUY:

• products with minimal or no packaging
• in bulk to reduce packaging
• only what you need

CHOOSE:

• reusable, refillable, rechargeable or recyclable over disposable products
• products made from recycled materials or that are packaged in recycled material

USE:

• kerbside recycling services for recyclable materials, including the Yellow Lid Recycling &  Green Lid FOGO bins
• your own reusable shopping bags rather than plastic bags
• compost bins or worm farms for food scraps - for more information go to our Composting and Worm farming page
• natural cleaning products to reduce the chemicals and chemical waste in your home - check out this Easy Guide to Natural Cleaning

DONATE:

• unwanted goods to not-for-profit organisations such as The Bower Reuse and Repair Centre or visit Planet Ark's Recycling Near You for more information on where you can donate unwanted items.