Reduce your waste
Further information
How to reduce the waste we produce
We should buy only what we need, when we need it - and try and choose products which require fewer resources during manufacture or have less packaging.
Here are some things you can do to reduce your waste:
- Don't buy heavily packaged items when you go to the supermarket (e.g. buy loose food items instead of pre-packed, its cheaper and you buy only what you need)
- Use your own bags when you go to the shops instead of taking home plastic carrier bags.
- Use washable nappies, instead of disposable ones. See Re-use your waste for further details.
- Consider using rechargeable batteries for many smaller electrical items rather than disposable ones. The latest rechargeable batteries give good performance and will last much longer as they can go through hundreds of recharge cycles before the end of their life.
- Stop junk mail, by registering with the Mail Preference Service for free, at the Mailing Preference Service website [external link].
See our page of useful web links for more advice and services for waste minimisation.
Related pages on this website
External links
Global Action Plan UK
Practical help for households wanting to reduce waste and their environmental impact.
Mail Preference Service
Fed up with junk mail? You can get your name and address removed from up to 95% of direct mailing lists by subscribing free. Also see the Fax Preference Service and Telephone Preference Service linked from the Mailing Preference Service site.
reuze.co.uk
Lots of information about waste, reduction, reuse and recycling. Also available information on where to obtain reclaimed/reconditioned materials and items and on collection services.
Waste Watch Wasteline
Help line run by Waste Watch, an organisation promoting action on waste reduction and recycling, will advise on these issues as well as recycled products and labelling.
Women's Environmental Network
Includes ideas and campaigns for waste reduction.
Contact us
| contact officer/team: | Direct Services Team |
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| web: | online enquiry form |
| email: | ketteringham@s-norfolk.gov.uk |
| freephone: | 0808 168 3333 |
| telephone: | 01603 819999 |
| minicom/textphone: | 01508 533622 |
| address: | Ketteringham Depot Station Lane Hethersett Norfolk NR9 3AZ |
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