Reduce waste

By making small changes in the way in which we live and by stopping waste in our everyday lives, we are able to help tackle the current waste crisis.

Reducing waste at home:

There are so many ways in which we can reduce waste in our own lives. Read more.

Reducing and re-using:

Reducing your waste and re-using as much as you can is a great way to minimise your environmental impact. Read more. 

More ways to save:

30 ways to reduce your waste. Read more. 

Reducing food waste at home. Read more. 

8 simple ways to reduce your waste at home. Read more.

Ways to make your business more sustainable:

[  ]  Provide recycling bins in all spaces used by visitors.

[  ]  Undertake a waste audit and then reduce unnecessary or wasteful purchasing.

[  ]  Try to shop at zero waste shops, that let you refill your own containers instead of buying items in single-use packaging. Buy staple goods such as rice in bulk to reduce packaging and save money.

[  ]  When something breaks down, Google or YouTube how to fix it. Even obscure spare parts can often be bought online very cheaply.

[  ]  Consider the best ways to dispose of food waste, such as composting or giving to local schemes.

[  ]  Make soup or freeze leftovers.

[  ]  Use wax wraps to keep food longer, instead of cling film.

[  ]  Use shampoo bars and soap, or refill shampoo and shower gels at zero-waste shops.

[  ]  Buy environmentally friendly toilet rolls that use recycled paper and aren’t wrapped in plastic.

[  ]  Use fabric wraps for gifts instead of paper.

[  ]  Select minimally packaged goods or ask your supplier to remove unnecessary packaging or introduce reusable packaging.

Sustainable alternatives you could try:

Green man packaging – Green Man Packaging are independent compostable packaging specialists. Read more.