An Introduction

By wasting less and recycling more we can keep resources circulating in the economy and reduce demand for virgin materials.

Our consumer society follows a linear model where we take resources, make products and then discard them, creating needless waste and adding to both carbon emissions and pollution. By keeping things in use longer, and finding new uses for the discarded resources, we can minimise our environmental impact and help fight climate change.

The plan

Checkout the areas of the plan this area covers...

Actions that make an impact

Take a look at the areas where you can make a positive change, today

water

Individuals | Eating & Drinking | Waste & Recycling |

Water Saving Calculator

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Intermediate

resources

Individuals | Eating & Drinking | Waste & Recycling |

Reduce food waste with the Kitche app

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Intermediate

resources

Individuals | Eating & Drinking | Waste & Recycling |

Download the Too Good To Go App

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Beginner

More information

Here are some additional sources of support and information to help you make positive changes

Waste & Recycling

Can I recycle this?: Re3cyclopedia

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Waste & Recycling

Easy ways to reduce waste at home

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Waste & Recycling

Freegle: Don’t throw it away, give it away!

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Waste & Recycling

How to recycle hard-to-recycle items: Terracycle

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Waste & Recycling

Litterati: documenting litter through geo-tagged photos

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Areas where you can help

Explore other areas where you can make a positive change, today

Eating & Drinking

health resources nature water

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Travelling

health transport

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Using Energy

energy

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