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This summer let's move away from Temu and Amazon, there are loads of things you can do that are waste free or generate as little waste as possible, whether it is something you do with younger children or older, they can all enjoy it. Here are some ideas to keep the kids entertained: Junk modelling ...
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Plastic is one of the most popular and useful materials of modern times: we now use about 20 times more plastic than we did 50 years ago. Its popularity and widespread use is why handling it responsibly and correctly once it becomes waste is so vitally important. We can optimise the lifespan of pla...
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Household Recycling Centres Electrical items include anything with a plug, battery or charger. Many electrical items can be reused or repaired, but those not suitable for reuse or repair are taken to SWEEEP - A specialist waste electrical and electronic equipment processor . Here the items are shre...
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If you need some help deciding what type of nappy you like, you can always hire a set first from the South Bucks Sling and Nappy Library - based in south Buckinghamshire they arrange in person sessions across the county where you can get support or advice about carrying your baby in a sling/carrier...
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Food waste digesters are quite different to normal compost at home options. Digesters, like the The Green Cone turns cooked and uncooked leftover food, including meat, fish and bones, into nutrient-rich soil conditioner – no stirring or turning required. It won't produce compost, but it will feed t...
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There is a repair revolution gathering pace in Buckinghamshire and we are encouraging more people to take part and maybe even start their own in their local area. Repair Cafes are meeting places where people can repair things (together) and the idea is spreading. Visitors bring their broken items f...
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Did you know Women and people who menstruate use more than 11,000 disposable menstrual products in their lifetime* Each period can cost on average £10, that’s £120 a year and £4800 over a lifetime. Disposal of single use menstrual products - tampons, pads and applicators generates 200,000 tonnes of...
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The strap line of Jodi Picoult’s book Small Great Things “There is a fire raging, and we have two choices: we can turn our backs, or we could try to fight it " could easily be adopted by the fight against climate change. Dr Martin Luther King Jr quoted “If I cannot do great things, I can do small t...
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There's lots to think about as you plan your first year at uni, so we're here to help with some of it. Furnishing your halls - there's no need to go out and spend loads on brand new furniture, furnishings, pots, pans & crockery. Before you go, pop down to your nearest charity reuse shop (at Aston C...
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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...
https://www.recycleforbuckinghamshire.co.uk/upcycling/upcycle/