Reduce
The amount of rubbish we produce in Gloucestershire is increasing every year.
Waste reduction means taking steps to decrease the amount of waste that we produce. For example, you can reuse a carrier bag when you buy an item that is small or easy to carry. Waste that is not created in the first place does not need to be reused, recycled or disposed of, so preventing or reducing waste is the most sustainable and environmentally beneficial thing you can do with your waste.
The current areas we are highlighting to try to reduce the amount of waste we produce are:
Reducing your waste is a good thing to do because it:
- Saves the Earth’s natural resources.
- Saves energy and reduces the risk of climate change.
- Reduces the need for landfill.