Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Be careful what you buy:

Tips to reduce food waste

• Check what you already have at home before shopping
• Buy only what you need
• Store food correctly
• Use leftovers

Think about what you throw away

Did you know that up to 50 per cent of general waste could be composted? 

Food and garden waste that ends up in landfill is bad for the environment. It creates methane gas. Methane gas is a potent greenhouse gas. 

Converting food and garden waste into compost for your garden has many benefits. It helps to improve soil quality and reduce weeds. It also means that your soil will keep more moisture and you’ll be less likely to use chemical fertilisers.

You can create your own compost system using a compost bin or heap in your yard. You can also use a worm farm or chickens.

Avoid single-use plastics

Here are some tips to avoid using single-use plastics

• Use reusable shopping and produce bags
• Say yes to reusable water bottles, keep-cups, and straws
• Say no to balloons and plastic glitter
• Say no to single-use plastic utensils and plates
• Use plastic wrapping alternatives such as paper and beeswax wraps

Once you have REDUCED and REUSED as much as you can, RECYCLING is the next best way to help our environment.

Click on the button below to see what can be recycled.

Recycler's List