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Bin Collections Changed? Here’s How You Can Reduce Your Household Waste

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When it comes to waste management, Basingstoke is WAY behind on the progress that other councils have made across the UK. We have long been used to weekly bin collections that the idea of introducing food waste bins last year and reducing normal waste collections to bi-weekly last month (October) has been quite the shock to many of the residents here. Now, as somebody who has been actively reducing her waste for the last ten years, this change didn’t have an effect on my household whatsoever, but I do understand that for those who aren’t clued up on reusables, low waste products, recycling options, etc things may be a bit trickier. This is why I wanted to write this post. For the people who know that change needs to happen but don’t know how to apply that. Here are my household waste reducing tips:

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Christmas is just around the corner and I’m sure you’ve got lots on your do list so maybe I can help you out a little by providing a few eco-friendly stocking ideas for the very important lady in your life. Because, let’s face it, nobody wants to create excess waste at this time of year, everyone wants to receive something meaningful or handy and a gift that is kind to the person and the planet is always going to be a win.

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When I think about gifts that leave nothing behind, a voucher for a local refill shop or a favourite salon is near the top of my list. There is no wrapping to deal with and nothing to find a home for, and the person gets to choose what they actually need, whether that is a refill of washing up liquid or an hour in the hairdresser’s chair. The weak spot tends to be the voucher itself. When it is made of plastic, a present that was meant to be gentle on the planet begins with exactly the thing you were trying to avoid.

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How Sustainable Packaging Can Help Cut Household Waste 

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Open your kitchen trash can. What do you see?

Most likely, it will be filled with multiple packaging types. Plastic wraps, cardboard sleeves, foam trays, as well as small bags can quickly pile up in your trash. The positive thing is that you can reduce the waste by making smarter packaging choices.

Sustainable packaging can be the solution for cutting down waste in your house. You won’t have to change your way of living dramatically. Small things count anyway.

Let’s get to know how it works and how to start today.

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Nine years. That’s how long the average pressure-treated garden fence panel actually lasts before it needs replacing, according to most timber merchants I’ve spoken to over the years. 

Nine years, then it’s back to the tip. Multiply that by every garden in a street, a town, a country, and you start to see the problem.

I used to think sustainable gardening meant giving something up. Fewer choices. Duller colours. A slightly apologetic-looking patio. Turns out that’s not really true, or at least it doesn’t have to be.

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