Reduce, reuse and recycle this Christmas

Shropshire Council sent this bulletin at 16-12-2020 12:00 PM GMT

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Reduce, reuse and recycle this Christmas.

Reduce

Take re-usable shopping bags or carrier bags with you when out shopping.
Buy gifts made from recycled materials and with minimal packaging.
Buy cards which can be recycled. Plain cards without glitter, glue or decorations can be recycled..
If you're thinking of buying electrical goods, check if the shop has a 'take back' service to recycle any old items which you might be replacing. We can collect it as well prices can be found here
Buy rechargeable batteries for electrical goods and toys.
Get rid of packaging and wrapping paper altogether:
- Go for an alternative gift - eg plant a tree, adopt an animal.
- Send an e-Christmas card.
- Use a re-usable gift bag

Reuse

Use old Christmas cards as gift tags
Use old wrapping paper or cards to create some great Christmas decorations
- How to make a Christmas Tree from paper
- How to make a hanging paper decoration
Reuse any gift bags that you have previously been given
Selling or gifting unwanted presents. Check local Facebook groups, eBay, Freegle, Freecycle, Vinted and Gumtree.

Recycle

Make the most of your fortnightly recycling collection to recycle your cards, drinks bottles, cans and cardboard packaging.

Extra cardboard

Too much cardboard? Flatten it, cut or tear it into pieces that will fit into the blue bag. If you need an extra bag you can order another one here

Batteries

Place them in a clear plastic bag at the side of your recycling box, or you can take them to your nearest Recycling Centre.

Christmas tree recycling

Put your natural Christmas tree in or next to your garden waste bin. If your Christmas tree is over 5 feet tall cut into sections to fit into your garden waste bin.

Christmas card recycling

Use your blue bag - only plain cards without stickers, glitter and decorations please.

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