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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...

    https://www.recycleforbuckinghamshire.co.uk/halloween/pumpkins/
  • 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...

    https://www.recycleforbuckinghamshire.co.uk/halloween/costumes/
  • Repair Revolution In Buckinghamshire 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 free meeting places where people can repair things (together) and the idea is spre...

    https://www.recycleforbuckinghamshire.co.uk/repair/
  • 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 ...

    https://www.recycleforbuckinghamshire.co.uk/halloween/decorations/
  • 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...

    https://www.recycleforbuckinghamshire.co.uk/electricals/
  • 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...

    https://www.recycleforbuckinghamshire.co.uk/rsu-plastics/secondary/
  • 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...

    https://www.recycleforbuckinghamshire.co.uk/volunteers/
  • 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...

    https://www.recycleforbuckinghamshire.co.uk/wastebusters/