Waste minimisation tips
Last updated | 25/08/2008
Every household in Perth & Kinross produces over 1.1 tonnes of waste per year. Although recycling is part of the solution there is much we can do in order to reduce our waste. By moving to the top of waste hierarchy as shown in the Tayside Area Waste Plan [pdf:173kb] we can prevent or reduce waste before we even think about disposing of it.
Tips
- Use long life or material bags for your shopping
- Register with the Mailing Preference Service to prevent unwanted mail
- Try composting some of your kitchen and garden waste
- Use rechargeable batteries
- As much as possible avoid disposable items such as razors, dusters, nappies and tissues. Instead buy washable hankies, dusters and nappies and reusable razors.
- Mend clothing
- Donate old furniture, clothing, books, toys, games and CD's to charities or local initiatives.
- Try buying recycled products
- Look for items that use the minimum amount of packaging, loose fruit and veg for example
