As well as reducing the amount of waste you put in your black bin by using your blue and brown recycling bins, there are lots of other ways you can reduce the amount of waste produced by your household.
Home composting
Did you know that up to 60% of your household waste can be composted?
Home composting transforms your waste into nutrient rich food for your garden. Some examples of waste to use are:
- leaves
- flowers
- egg shells
- teabags
Home composting is easy to make and use – all you need to get started is a compost bin and some outdoor space. Visit the Get Composting website for more information about setting up your own home composting space.
Love Food Hate Waste
In the UK, we waste around 4.5 million tons of edible food and drink from our homes each year.
There are many reasons why the food we buy is wasted:
- buying too much food
- preparing too much
- incorrect storage
- going out of date
Making small changes in your household, such as planning meals and emptying the fridge, can really help to reduce food waste and save money. The Love Food, Hate Waste website contains lots of guidance about making your food last, including recipes and tips about adopting good food habits.
Love Your Clothes
Did you know that, in the UK, an estimated 300,000 tons of used clothes are thrown away each year?
Clothes and textiles that are in good condition can be donated and sold for re-use, minimising the overall impact that clothing waste has on the environment.
The Love Your Clothes website contains information to help you think about the way you purchase, use and dispose of your clothes. It provides easy and practical tips to:
- make your clothes last longer
- reduce the environmental impact of laundering your clothes
- deal with your unwanted clothes
- make the most of your wardrobe