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My name is Drew, an Apprentice Waste Prevention Officer for the Council. The first article I wrote was on fast fashion and the detrimental impact it is having on our environment. The problem isn’t going away, and one article is unfortunately not enough to change the mindset of everyone, given the i...
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Fast fashion has been the buzz word for the past few years but what does it mean and why is it really that bad? Fast fashion is defined as the mass production of clothes that represent the latest trends at high speed and low cost. The high speed production usually comes at a cost to the planet and ...
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Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics? Yes, I will take the challenge. Lea...
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Job Description for Waste Awareness, Communications & Education Manager Main purpose and scope of job All employees to take care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Additionally, employees must also co-operate with the company to enable...
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Did you know around a third of waste thrown away in the rubbish bin in Buckinghamshire is food waste? Not only does this cost local taxpayers over £600,000 per year in disposal costs, but damages the environment too! More and more people in Buckinghamshire are using the weekly food recycling servic...
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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...
https://www.recycleforbuckinghamshire.co.uk/composting/food-waste-digester/