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One Bucks resident has learned the hard way not to risk hiring a non-registered waste collector and paying in cash for them to dispose of their rubbish, after being fined by Buckinghamshire Council. The Denham resident received a fixed penalty notice after rubbish dumped illegally was traced back t...
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Use the whole of your pumpkin. There are a few tips and tricks to make sure you reduce waste during Halloween. This includes not letting your pumpkin go to waste. You could use any leaves in a stew You could roast the seeds for a tasty treat or topping (great on risotto or in a salad) Leave the ski...
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Costumes have you thought about your costume yet? If you need a new costume, why not buy second hand or even making your own? There are loads of great ideas for easy DIY Halloween costumes. You could swap costumes with family and friends, organise a local community swap, or donate your old costumes...
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Sweet wrappers Trick or treating is an important part of Halloween, but often produces a lot of plastic waste. Consider shopping around online to find goodies with recyclable or minimal packaging. Most large supermarkets now collect plastic bags and wrappers in store – so when you do your weekly sh...
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Why save food? Your food does its job best when it's on a plate ready to be enjoyed. Saving food saves money and helps to slow down global warming and deforestation. Reducing the amount of food that ends up in the bin also means you can say goodbye to unnecessary packaging waste. If we all make a f...
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Here are our top tips for reducing waste and recycling it correctly this Easter Reduce your waste Decorations - create an Easter tree from a few branches and decorated egg shells. Zero waste egg hunt - use baskets or bags you already have (or shop second hand). Hide decorated stones around the hous...
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Did you know an estimated 2,000 tonnes of plastic waste a year is generated from Halloween costumes alone, which shows just how large the environmental impact is during the spooky season. But there’s good news on the horizon: we can do something about it. Here are some extra spooky facts about wast...
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Tackling waste starts today - in your home and business. During Zero Waste Week people across the UK are being challenged to reduce the amount of stuff they throw away. Zero Waste Week will ask people to think twice before throwing anything in the bin, to help save money, protect the environment, a...
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You cannot fail to miss the growing popularity of upcycling furniture. You may have considered it for yourself but are unsure where to start with designing a new look for your chest of drawers, desk or bedside cabinet. Knowing where to look for ideas may just give you enough encouragement to pick u...
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Secondhand September is a campaign lead by Oxfam that promotes donating, reusing, rewearing and restyling your clothes during September – and beyond! Shopping secondhand goes far beyond just clothes; furniture, technology, sports equipment, toys & games to name but a few. Save money - Buying second...
https://www.recycleforbuckinghamshire.co.uk/second-hand-september/