NEW WAYS TO CUT WASTE

Plastic packaging that only gets used once is bad for the environment. Everyone knows it’s a good idea to recycle but why not try to reduce the amount of these “single-use plastics” you’re using in the first place? Think about where you and your family get most single-use plastic, and you might find some surprising ways to cut waste. For instance, if you sometimes get takeaway food like fish and chips, why not ask if you can have it in a container from your own kitchen rather than that foam tray? If you’re planning to buy something to eat while you’re out having a picnic, take kitchen cutlery so you don’t have to ask for plastic knives or forks. There are also plenty of shops around the UK where you…

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