Related documents

• Leaflets: Reducing waste at home
• Leaflet: Rethink rubbish – the facts

On other websites…

• Environment Agency
• Waste Local Plan
• More…

Reducing waste – what you can do

Events and activities

Book the Rethink Rubbish team to come to a public, school or community event. The Rethink Rubbish bus and activities are packed full of information on how you can reduce, re-use and recycle.

Composting and food waste

It's easy to do and great for your garden. Learn about composting and saving money on composting bins, wormeries, food waste digesters and water butts. Get composting help from the Compost Doctor and tips on how to reduce the amount food that gets thrown away.

Junk mail

Find out how you can reduce and recycle unwanted mail.

Shopping, packaging and carrier bags

Smarter shopping can reduce your impact on the environment. Get tips on how to make better choices that can benefit the planet and save you money.

Furniture re-use and recycling

Find out where you can donate unwanted but useful furniture, or find items to furnish your home on a budget.

Washable nappies

Modern washable nappies are easy to use. Find out about the alternatives to disposable nappies.

Waste Busters

Become a Waste Buster and reduce the effect of your household on the environment. You could qualify for a a prize.

Community waste action grants

We provide up to £500 to local community groups. Find out how we can help you with grants for local projects to reduce, reuse and recycle waste.

Video – Don't Want It? Don't Waste it!

Did you know that your old t-shirt could start a new life as special matting to grow cress? Watch clips of our film Don’t want it? Don’t waste it! to find out how everyday items such as mobile phones and CDs can be re-used and recycled.