WASTE: FIRST Steps

In a Carbon Zero world, there will be no waste!

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REmember – REfuse REplace REduce REuse REfill REturn REpair REcycle!

You can do it! Once you change your mindset it’s amazing how much you can do!

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REplace: There are alternatives to every single-use throwaway item – find them and use them

Carry a refillable water bottle, reusable coffee cup, string, cloth or paper bags and reusable containers when you go shopping. Refill: refillable eco-friendly household cleaners, shampoo and food are available.

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REuse: the most eco-friendly product is probably the one you already have

Do you really need to buy new? If you can’t reuse something, can you hand it on? Charity shops, second hand shops and online groups can take electrical goods and small items as well as clothes and furniture.

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Reduce food waste – 30% of food produced in Europe and UK is wasted

Don’t be a waster! Eat up!

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Use kerbside Recycling bins, home composting and Recycling Centres

See your local authority for support.

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