How to make less waste
How to reduce waste and recycle

How to reuse, donate and share items including information about recycling centres and bring banks.

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How to make less waste

There are lots of easy ways to make less rubbish. This helps the environment and can save you money too!

Make compost at home

You can turn food and garden waste into compost. Compost is great for your garden and means you throw away less.

You can get a compost bin from the Get Composting Website or call 0844 571 4444.

Shop smart and store food well

  • buy only what you need
  • choose fruit and veg without plastic wrapping
  • use your own bags when shopping
  • look for smaller or concentrated products (they use less packaging)
  • plan your meals so you don’t waste food
  • check the dates on food and eat it before it goes off
  • freeze food like bread or leftovers to use later

You can find more tips on these websites Love Food Hate Waste and Food Savvy

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