Reduce your waste
Waste prevention tips and advice including repair cafes, reusable alternatives and food waste
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Reduce Your Waste
Tips to reduce your waste
- Buy Pre-Loved – check charity shops, reuse centres, and online before buying new
- Skip Packaging – buy loose or refill using your own containers
- Switch to Refills and Bars – many toiletries and cleaners now come as refillable
- Stop Junk Mail – register with the Mailing Preference Service
- Shop Second-Hand Fashion – avoid fast trends and give clothes a second life
- Share Instead of Buy – borrow tools, kitchen kit, or garden gear from neighbours
- Pass It On – donate or sell unwanted furniture and homeware locally
- Repair First – fix clothes and broken items, or visit a local Repair Café
- Food Waste is #WorthSaving – practical tips to save money and reduce food waste
- Sustainable Families – support and advice with reusable nappies and period and incontinence products, with 15% off
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