Waste Minimisation Ideas

• Buy things like washing up liquid in large bottles. Buying in bulk usually saves on packaging and can save money.
• Buy fruit and vegetables loose. Not only do you save money this way but you can actually see what you are buying.
• Buy products from recycled material such as toilet roll made from recycled paper products.
• Use your local library for books, DVDs and music. For more information see the library information page on the Council's main website.
• Hire DVD's from your local DVD Hire shop instead of buying them.
• Use re-useable cloth nappies instead of disposables. For further information visit the Change Project website.
• Buy wrapping paper in rolls rather than in single sheets. Buying single sheets could mean using more paper than you need or have waste that cannot be used.
• Pass unwanted toys, books and clothes to neighbours, nurseries or local charities. Furniture in good condition can be collected by the Kirklees Community Recycling Group - Tel 0845 634 1360
• Home compost your vegetable peelings and garden prunings. For further information see our composting page.
• Why buy bottled water when chilled tap water may do just as well?
• Use re-useable items instead of disposable products such as tissues, face-wipes, razors, paper and plastic cups, plates and cutlery.
• Consider using boxes with lids instead of using cling film and aluminium foil to wrap food.
• When shopping, consider using a re-useable carrier bag or take your own.

For more information and ideas for greener living please visit the kirklees climate change page.