Waste reduction means consuming and throwing away less. Waste reduction includes purchasing durable, long-lasting goods and seeking products and packaging that are as free of toxics as possible.
It can be as complex as redesigning a product to use less raw material in production, have a longer life, or be used again after its original use is completed. Because Waste reduction actually prevents the generation of waste in the first place, it is the most preferable method of waste management and goes a long way toward protecting the environment.
WHAT CAN I REDUCE:
Batteries
Water Consumption
Plastic
Unsolicited junk mail
Packaging
Energy Consumption
HOW:
Use rechargeable batteries
Use wind-up torches and radios
Take a shower instead of a bath
Boil only as much water as you need
Use a toilet 'Hippo', saves 3 litres every flush, read more
Choose items with least packaging when you shop
Bring your own carrier bag
Compost your green waste and kitchen waste
Use energy saving light bulbs
Buy in bulk
Register with the Mailing Preference Service (MPS) on www.mpsonline.org.uk and put a 'No Junk Mail' sticker on your door.
Latest Recycling News
Week of the Big Recycle Read about it and more in the summer 2006 issue of the brag newsletter here in PDF format.
Hounslow Green Drinks On the first Tuesday of every month green people meet up for a beer at The Magpie & Crown in Brentford from 8pm onwards. The social gathering – part of a global network – is known as Green Drinks.
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