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Re-Use

Many items can be re-used in the home to help us reduce the amount we throw away.

Re-use means using them again to extend the life of household items such as jars for storage, carrier bags when shopping and using hire services and your local library to borrow items which are expensive, rarely used or frequently replaced. Re-using items helps us minimise our waste, can save us money and helps the environment by saving valuable natural resources and reduces the need for landfill. Re-use also saves the energy associated with manufacturing a new product and this simple action can have big impacts on CO2 emissions. Find out more about  the link with CO2 and see what you can do.

You can also visit our energy page for re-use energy saving facts.

Easy steps to help you re-use

1. Wash out food jars and use them for storage
2. Say NO to single use plastic bags and use bags for life when you go shopping
3. Plastic bags and boxes can often be re-used for carrying shopping and other items. Keep them in the boot of your car for when you go shopping
4. Use rechargeable batteries which can be recharged and re-used many times. They are available from most electrical stores and local supermarkets
5. Use real nappies. Real nappies are now trendy, durable and excellent value for money and are available in a wide choice of fabrics and designs. To find out more about real nappies visit  our real nappy page.
6. Buy good quality classic items of clothing you are going to wear for a long time
7. Buy, donate or swap unwanted clothes. Locate your nearest charity shops to buy or donate 
8. Re-use furniture and white goods such as washing machines and fridges. To find out more about purchasing or donating furniture or white goods in your region, visit our bulky waste page of the website

Click on the re-use topic pages on the left of your screen to find out more on how you can re-use your waste.

Our Factsheet - We have developed a factsheet to help you re-use every day items and reduce the amount of waste you create. Download the re-use factsheet and see what you can do.