Reducing the amount of waste we produce at home in the first place is the starting point.

By making a few simple changes to our lifestyles we can all significantly reduce the contents of our waste bin.

• Choose longer-life, energy-efficient and rechargeable products e.g. batteries and long-life light bulbs
• Buy quality goods when you can, avoiding goods that won’t last
• Avoid disposable items that are used once and then thrown away e.g. paper plates and plastic cutlery
• Repair household items and appliances rather than replacing them with new
• Jilt the junk mail – join the mailing preference service, either online at www.mpsonline.org.uk or on 0845 703 4599. You can also register previous occupiers
• Shop Smart – make sure you don’t buy more food than you can use.
• Stop waste and save money.

Use the links to the left to learn more about Reducing our waste.
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