Reduce your waste
In Hackney, we produce enough rubbish to fill London Fields seven times each year. All of this rubbish has to be disposed of, which has a massive impact on the environment. Additionally, the production processes and energy used to make the items in the first place contributes to global climate change.
By taking some simple steps to help minimise waste, you can make a big difference to the environment, and help reduce the demand on raw materials like trees, oil and aluminium. Prevent waste now, and help make Hackney cleaner and greener! Follow the links below for ways you can reduce your waste:
- Make the most of food (information about the Love Food Hate Waste campaign)
- Use real nappies
- Get composting
- Avoid junk mail
- Shop smart
- Give or take
- Re-use furniture
The Zero Waste Challenge!
Take the Zero Waste Challenge and find out how much you can reduce your waste in a week. Hackney residents who have taken the challenge in the past cut their waste by up to a staggering 49% by reusing and recycling as much as possible. Read more about the Zero Waste challenge.
Page updated: 11 Jan 2011
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