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Recycle Week: Bucks is joining the 2025 Rescue Me! Recycle campaign Now in its twenty second year, Recycle Week is the nation’s biggest annual celebration of recycling. This Recycle Week, which is running from 22 – 28 September, we are proud to support the Rescue Me! Recycle campaign, lead by Recyc...
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According to 'Waste Managed' an estimated 7 million costumes and 18,000 tonnes of pumpkins are discarded in the UK each year at Halloween, contributing to significant plastic and food waste. The best thing we can do is to use reusable costumes, decorations, and party supplies, and promote repurposi...
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When it comes to Halloween, we all think of pumpkins. And in recent years, supermarkets have developed Halloween pumpkins to have thinner flesh and a more spacious interior, to make them easier to carve (but less great for eating). If you buy a pumpkin, or squash from the food aisle (instead of the...
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Here are 5 scary facts from Hubbub about Halloween costumes: An estimated 39 million people dress up for Halloween in the UK and 90% of families buy new costumes every year. Most of these costumes (69%) are made up of polyester, a fabric made from oil-based plastic. In the UK the average cost is £1...
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Reuse what you already have This seems simple but it is the most effective way to save money and save items from becoming waste. Browse Secondhand shops earlier Secondhand shops and online resale platforms will have Halloween items ready to go so get shopping early. Get crafty and make decorations ...
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What to do with Electrical items There is around £17 billion worth of old or unwanted electricals in UK homes. Many of these items can be repaired , donated or sold , but all electrical items can be recycled . In fact, if we recycled our old electricals it would cut as much CO2 as taking 1.3 millio...
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We have worked in partnership with Norfolk Recycles to bring a new initiative to help secondary school pupils reduce their single-use plastic. We understand that the idea of becoming single-use plastic free may seem a little overwhelming to begin with, so we’ve broken things down into manageable ch...
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Buckinghamshire Waste Busters is an exciting collaboration between Buckinghamshire Council and Garden Organic to help residents reduce their waste. The impactful campaign is looking for volunteers with a passion for reducing waste to share their skills and knowledge with others. Whether you love re...
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Buckinghamshire Waste Busters is an exciting new collaboration between Buckinghamshire Council and Garden Organic to help residents reduce their waste. Would you like the Buckinghamshire Waste Busters to attend your event? Our trained volunteers are able to attend events, fetes, local talks (for ex...
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Have you ever wondered what happens to your waste and how your recycling is segregated for reprocessing? Come on a tour of your local recycling centre and find out! Site tours take place at either Aston Clinton Recycling Centre or High Wycombe Recycling Centre. They are free of charge, all you need...
https://www.recycleforbuckinghamshire.co.uk/hrcs/