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Pointless Plastics

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Why is food waste recycling important? Delip from Enfield's recycling crew shares how it benefits our planet and communities. @connectnlwa #foodwaste #foodwasterecycling
Worried your food waste recycling will smell? Deo and Michal from Waltham Forest's recycling team share some tips to prevent any unwanted odours + their favourite spots in the borough. Wondering how to recycle food waste in your borough? Check your local council's website for info. @connectnlwa #foodwaste #foodwasterecycling
Hey Hackney, meet your food waste recycling crew — the team turning your scraps into serious green energy. ♻️⚡️ Got peels, leftovers or the odd fridge disaster? Pop them in your kitchen caddy, empty into your silver food waste bin, and you’re officially part of the zero-waste crew. Follow @connectnlwa for more great tips on how to reduce waste and reuse more. #foodwaste #foodwasterecycling
🎁 Don't be caught out by glittery or foil based wrapping paper this Christmas. Try buying plastic free options or better yet, why not reuse last years or even skip it all together? 👉 Find more low waste Christmas tips at the link in our bio. #christmasrecycling #recycling #recyclingtips #lowwaste #lowwastechristmas
Not sure if your wrapping paper can be recycled? 🌟 Try the scrunch test 🌟 🪩 Scrunch the paper into a ball. ♻️ If it stays scrunched, it can go in your recycling. ❌ If it bounces back to its original form, it’s likely made from glitter, foil or plastic and should go in your rubbish bin instead. ❗ To keep your celebrations low waste, source wrapping paper that doesn't contain plastic, foil or glitter or try reusable options like gift bags. 👉 Find more low waste Christmas tips at the link in our bio. #recycling #recyclingtips #lowwastechristmas #lowwaste
📱💻 Refurbished tech is all the rage and it's no wonder why. Choosing refurb helps save you money and help the planet whilst still providing the same quality and performance as buying new. Swipe to learn more. [Source: The Guardian] #cybermonday #refurbishedtech #lowwaste
With Black Friday fast approaching, we wanted to share some tips to keep the annual shopping frenzy as low waste as possible. Check them out! 👇 🏷️ Charity shops have Black Friday deals too! Shop around online or in your local shops to find some great offers across second hand clothes, tech, homeware and more. 💻 Check out refurbished tech for lower prices and like-new gadgets that come with a warranty. eBay, Back Market and Music Magpie are popular choices. 🤔 Before heading to the checkout, ask yourself if you really need it. Black Friday ads are designed to encourage impulse buys, so taking a minute to think about how useful something is can help avoid buyers remorse. ✅ Choose items that are high quality and repairable to make sure they won't be headed for the bin anytime soon. #blackfriday #overconsumption #lowwaste
🔌 Like anything with a battery, cable or plug, electrical toothbrushes can be recycled, but not at home. Find your local recycling point at @recycleyourelectricals_ site - see link in their bio. ❗Remember! All battery powered items should stay out of your at home recycling bin and general waste bin as they can cause dangerous fires. #recycling #recyclingtips
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Reduce my waste

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Food recycling

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Business recycling

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