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Christmas trees It wouldn't seem like Christmas without a tree, but which is the best option for the environment - real or fake - based on their full life cycle from production to disposal? Potted Christmas trees are the best option for the environment. They won't be thrown away after Christmas and...
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My name is Drew, a Waste Prevention Officer for the Council. This article is entirely my own opinion and perspective as a Waste Prevention Officer. Following a similar style to my previous article, I am now writing this one about another report I read. The report in question was conducted by Keep B...
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Many people think making compost at home is difficult, but all you need to do is provide the right ingredients and let nature work it's magic. You breakdown composting at home into four steps, What can I compost? Where to put your compost heap or bin? How to make compost? How to use it? What can I ...
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Why compost? Composting is an inexpensive, natural process that transforms your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient rich food for your garden. It's easy to make and use, get started with our easy guide today . Compost is a nutrient-rich food product for your garden and will help i...
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Buy Nothing New Month is a campaign which aims to encourage residents and businesses across Bucks to live more sustainably and consider their effects of their spending habits on the planet. The campaign challenges people to prevent and reduce the waste they generate by buying nothing new for one mo...
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We are asking residents to remember to include those forgotten about items in your recycling collection from home. The ones that can be recycled but are often put in the waste bin. Rescue Me – Recycle Latest research from Recycle Now reveals that almost 9 out of 10 people now recycle. This is where...
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Buying less stuff. It sounds simple doesn’t it, but when you start to think how often we are bombarded with adverts, and how easy online shopping has become, and not to mention how cheap some online retailers are, it becomes a bit harder. But what if we said waste starts when you buy items, rather ...
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World Soil Day is observed on 5th December each year and aims to educate people and communities about the role of and importance of soil in: agriculture, food security, biodiversity, and climate regulation. The theme for World Soil Day 2024 is "Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage". This them...
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I am Drew, a female waste prevention officer for the Council. I want to speak about the waste generated in football, I don’t wish to divert people’s passion away from the industry because football is a sport in which I have a lot of love for and like millions of other people dedicate my time weekly...
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Cloth or reusable nappies, are simple to use and have a wide range of benefits for both care-givers and infants. Many cloth nappies have beautiful prints and become a part of a child’s wardrobe as well as being a practical item. Some prints have become so popular that they are collectors’ items! Fi...
https://www.recycleforbuckinghamshire.co.uk/clothnappies/