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Reduce rubbish
Only buy things
you really need.
Most of what we
throw away could
be used again.
Think twice
before you put
something in the
can. Try and cut
down on the
amount you buy
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Reuse products
Use containers
again - buy
food, drinks and
toiletries in
returnable
containers and
ask local shops
to stock them.
Ask your school
or workplace to
provide reusable
cups, plates,
cutlery etc.
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Give away or
sell
Charity and
nearly new
shops, jumble
sales and
community
schemes are good
places to donate
or sell second
hand clothes,
toys and
furniture. It is
also well worth
shopping at
second hand
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Repair or adapt
The best
environmental
choice is to
repair, restore
or adapt a
product you
already have.
You may need
professional
help but it
could still be
cheaper than
something new -
half of
electrical goods
left at dumps
work or require
only very basic
repairs.
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Cut down
packaging
The amount of
plastic
packaging waste
from UK
households is
about one
million tonnes.
Buying fruit and
vegetables loose
could cut your
waste
drastically.
Take a shopping
bag with you and
try not to buy
drinks in
plastic bottles.
Write to the
companies
concerned asking
them to change
their policies.
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Recycle more
Recycle things
yourself, and
buy recycled
products. For
information on
household waste
disposal get in
touch with your
local authority
for recycling
schemes in your
area - and ask
them to improve
their recycling
services. Why
not start your
own collection
scheme at work
or school.
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