Cutting down on household waste can be achieved by recycling, and by taking care regarding the products that you buy.
Cutting down on household waste can be achieved by recycling, and by taking care regarding the products that you buy.
Many household items can be recycled, though some items will need to be separated and put into separate containers such as for glass. Cans (including aerosol cans), tins, metal lids, and foil and foil trays can all be recycled, as anything that is made of steel or aluminium can be recycled many times.
Plastic bottles can also be recycled or even washed out and used again as a container.
Paper is very recyclable, and magazines, newspapers, brochures, catalogues and envelopes can all be recycled.
Electrical goods that are no longer used can be taken to a household recycling centre.
Rechargeable batteries are preferable to disposable batteries, and the former can be recycled via recycling banks.
Ways of reducing waste include buying items with little packaging and local, fresh, loose produce.