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reuse carrier bags. Each person in the UK
uses an average of 134 plastic bags each year
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reuse scrap paper for writing notes, etc
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reuse envelopes - stick labels over the
address
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rent or borrow items you don't use very
often - e.g. party decorations and crockery.
Some supermarkets
hire out glasses for parties, saving on disposable cups
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donate old computer and audio visual
equipment to one of your
local community groups or school.
Gifford On-Line accepts computer equipment for refurbishing
& recycling
within the community.
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buy rechargeable items instead of
disposable ones e.g. batteries and cameras
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buy things in refillable containers e.g.
washing powders
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buy concentrated products which use less
packaging
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take old clothes and books to charity
shops, or have a car boot sale
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look for long lasting (and energy
efficient) appliances when buying new electrical items -
ensure these are well-maintained to increase product life
cycle
