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How to reduce your waste & increase your reuse

We have lots of ways for you to reduce waste – click on the tips below. There are also Community Action Groups (CAGs) across South and Vale that can help you reduce waste and increase reuse through their Repair Cafes, Community Fridges and Larders, Swap events and Libraries of Things (see step 2 below for more details on locations).

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Five quick steps to reduce your waste

  1. Take reusable bags every time you go shopping
  2. Buy your fruit and veg naked (them not you)
  3. Buy zero waste products where possible
  4. Use a reusable water bottle -tap water in a reusable bottle costs approximately 0.1p – water in a plastic bottle costs around £1 (and creates plastic waste)
  5. Buy pre-owned (second hand) items where possible.