 In the UK, it’s estimated that 38.5 million plastic bottles are used every day, yet 15 million of these are not recycled.
Let’s all play our part to change that.
You can recycle ALL plastic bottles, including those found in your bathroom, in your kerbside recycling bin in Nottinghamshire! (just remember to remove the lids)
What's more where possible avoid using single use plastic bottles and help fight the war on plastic...together we can make a difference.
More subscription magazines are now being sent in compostable wrappers made from potato starch.
Whilst this is a great move away from plastic, unfortunately, there is a bit of confusion on what to actually do with the compostable wrapper - especially as this varies within councils across the UK and the messaging on the wrapper isn't clear.
Here is our quick guide for Nottinghamshire to help:
DO
🔸Mix it in with your home compost - it’s potato starch so will compost nicely.
🔸If you don’t have a compost heap, put it in your general waste bin - we cannot recycle this wrapper or compost it. If you place it in your general waste bin it will be sent for Energy Recovery.
DON’T
🔹Put it into your garden waste bin or kerbside recycling bin.
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Calling all not-for-profit community groups and schools in Nottinghamshire!
Apply for grants of up to £1,000 for projects which help to Reduce, Reuse or Recycle waste in Nottinghamshire. This community fund is ran by our waste contractors, Veolia.
Closing date for applications is 12pm on Thursday 18 July.
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Free paint for residents, community groups, charities and schools in Nottinghamshire is available at the following recycling centres through the Community Repaint Scheme:
🔹Beeston
🔸Calverton
🔹Newark
🔸Warsop
Free paint is available to collect on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Book a collection slot online!
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Cooking oil/fat should not be poured down kitchen sinks as it can result in blocked drains. Instead take it to your local recycling centre.
Did you know that just one litre of used cooking oil can create enough ‘green’ energy to make 240 cups of tea, whilst one full recycling centre tank provides enough to power a home for an entire year!
Let's help to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels Notts...
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Wednesday 10 July
9.00 am to 12.30 pm
Use old textiles to create a stylish tote bag.
Re purpose unused fabrics to add some colour to your beach outings this summer at our make do and mend workshop.
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Cut paper waste - stop unwanted mail
To stop receiving unsolicited advertising mail, contact the Mailing Preference Service and Royal Mail.
Tip - Be aware when giving your name and address; ensure you indicate you don't want your details to be used for future promotions or passed to other marketing agencies.
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