Make less waste
There are lots of simple ways to reduce what you throw away every day.
Smarter shopping and food use
- Buy only what you need
- Plan meals ahead to avoid food waste
- Check use-by dates and use food before it goes off
- Freeze leftovers or extra food to use later
- Choose products with less packaging or buy in bulk
- Bring your own reusable bags when shopping
Cut down on food waste
- Store food correctly to keep it fresh for longer
- Use up leftovers in new meals
- Get ideas from food waste campaigns like Love Food Hate Waste and Food Savvy
Compost at home
Turn food scraps and garden waste into compost for your garden. This reduces what goes in your bin and helps your plants grow.
You can get a compost bin from the Get Composting Website or call 0844 571 4444.
Reduce junk mail
- Add a “No junk mail” sticker to your letterbox
- Sign up to stop unwanted mail deliveries
