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Do Your Bit
by Dharmendra Kapri \| 10-10-2014 17:28 0
Here are some ideas on what you can do reduce waste: * Recycle as much rubbish as you can. Find out what can be recycled in your area apart from the kerbside collection – you?ll be surprised! * Buy recycled products – you?re not really recycling unless you buy recycled. * Say no to plastic bags when shopping. Take your own re-usable ones instead. * Buy products (such as vegetables) loose rather than wrapped in lots of packaging. * Try to buy things that can be reﬁlled. * Buy in bulk – this saves packaging and is often cheaper too. * Take any unwanted clothes, toys, books etc to charity shops . * Avoid disposable cameras, nappies, pens, cups, plates etc. * Wash and collect items of rubbish that could be used in a craft project. * Freecycle unwanted items – there?s a local group near you. * Hire tools for infrequent big jobs rather than buying them. * Compost kitchen waste or make a wormery. * Repair things if you can. * ?Don?t choose it if you can?t reuse it?. * Join and support charities that promote waste reduction and environmental protection. * Pester people to do their bit – your family, local shops, local authority, local MP. Begin a crusade in your neighborhood to get everyone to...

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Arushi Madan says :
Thanks for the cool tips to follow green living. I liked the advise to buy recycled products – you're not really recycling unless you buy recycled. This should really be given a thought.
Posted 12-10-2014 21:46