Reduce, Re-use and Recycle Waste

Cutting down on household waste can save money and help preserve natural resources. By using the three R’s – reduce, re-use and recycle – you can help protect the environment by keeping your waste out of the landfill sites.

• Reduce – When shopping, try to choose goods with minimal packaging. Also cut out junk mail by registering with the Mailing Preference Service.
• Re-use – Don’t throw away goods just because they’re broken or out-of-date. Getting something fixed is often cheaper than buying a replacement! If you have something you no longer need, pass it on to a friend or donate it to a charity shop.
• Recycle – Paper, plastics, glass and metal can all be recycled and turned into a new product.

Although making a few small changes may not seem like much on its own, each house in Britain making a cumulative effort to reduce its waste would have a huge effect on the amount of rubbish going to landfill sites – which is good news for the environment and your wallet!