REDUCE MY WASTE

Small changes can make a big difference. Could you do more to waste less and save you money in the process? Check out our range of tips, tricks, checklists and guides to help you waste less and recycle more.

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How to make your own compost at home

Want to make your own compost but don’t know where to start?

Recycling plastics? It’s got to be a bottle

We’re helping people across Greater Manchester get to grips with recycling plastic. With our it’s #GotToBeABottle campaign, we want you to recycle all your plastic bottles at home, this includes bottles likes bathroom spray bottles, washing up liquid bottles and drinks bottles. Any plastic bottles you use around your home can go in your recycling bin. Other types of plastics such as yoghurt pots, fruit trays and plant pots go in your general waste bin.

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7 things you didn’t know you could donate

There’s lots of things which we keep hold of – shoved in a drawer or stuffed in a cupboard because we don’t really know what to do with them.

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Scrunch Test

Not all wrapping paper is actually paper. Some is made with plastic or foil.

How to throw a zero waste party

Ditch the paper and go digital. Send a text message, an email or create a private event on social media.

IN THE LOOP

When you recycle your stuff in the correct bin at home, you’re part of the circular economy and #InTheLoop.

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BE BATTERY AWARE

There’s hidden batteries everywhere! We’re working with our partners Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service to remind you not to put any batteries in your bins at home.

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BUY, KEEP, EAT, REPEAT

We are working with Bolton Council to help residents recycle right in their beige paper and card bin. Learn more about your beige bin and how you can get involved in this campaign.

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LET’S COMPOST NOW

Home composting is using your kitchen waste and garden waste to make your own nutrient rich compost that you can use to help feed your flowers, plants and vegetables.

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How to make your own compost at home

Recycling plastics? It’s got to be a bottle

7 things you didn’t know you could donate

Scrunch Test

How to throw a zero waste party

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BE BATTERY AWARE

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