Reducing the amount of waste that we all produce has now become one of the most important challenges facing our society. This is because our country's landfill sites contain a higher proportion of bio-degradable waste than most other European countries.
This section gives information on:
| Think about the waste that you produce while you shop. When you have finished with it ask yourself these questions:
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Reduce the amount of 'junk' mail you receive (external link)
Contact the Mailing Preference Service to take your name off mailing lists for direct mail advertising.
Real nappies for Lewisham
Using real (washable) nappies rather than disposables can save hundreds of pounds and reduce the amount of rubbish going to landfill.
Compost your garden waste
Separating your garden waste from your other household rubbish in one of these ways really helps to reduce the amount of waste that gets sent to landfill sites.
Work out your carbon footprint (external link)
Your carbon footprint is a measure of how much your activities affect the environment, in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced.
Sign up to a greener cleaner Lewisham in 2010
When you sign up to my place my planet newsletter you’ll receive monthly updates on how you can live a more energy efficient, healthier and environmentally-friendly lifestyle, to reduce your carbon footprint and save money at the same time. |
Further information
Visit our recycling - useful websites page for further information and resources to help you recycle more, and reduce the amount of waste you produce.