You can make a difference
UK households produce about 30 million tonnes of waste (figures from 2008/9), of which only 27% is collected for recycling. This figure is still quite low compared to some of our neighbouring EU countries, some recycling over 50% of their waste (source: www.defra.gov.uk). Can you imagine the effects if we all tried that little bit harder?
How to do your bit
- To choose products that have environmental benefits, read the label
- If your home recycling bin doesn't take plastic bottles, you can deposit them at your local recycling bank
- Remove the plastic sleeve on 500ml bottles before recycling
Want to do a bit more?
If you don't want to stop there, you can:
- Get involved with recycling initiatives in and around your local area
- Contact your local council if they're not going far enough to provide recycling bins or sites
- Lobby the Government by writing to your local MP
Juicy facts
Did you know...
- 35% of people believe that it is worth paying extra for products that are ethically produced or kinder to the environment (source: fair-trade Foundation / Mintel 2006)
- kinder to the environment (source: fair-trade Foundation / Mintel 2006)
- Packaging waste is the 2nd highest concern for GB consumers (source: Nielsen Homescan survey February 2007 - Great Britain)
- Packaging waste recycling has increased from 27% in 1998 to 56% in 2006 (source: DEFRA Waste Strategy for England 2007)
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