Reduce and reuse

Reduce & Reuse

Some useful tips on how to reduce or reuse your rubbish

• Reduce your plastic waste
• Carry a reusable water bottle
• Say no to plastic straws

• Take a reusable coffee cup
• Avoid excessive food packaging
• Use refill station for detergents https://app.zerowastehome.com/

• Get your milk delivered www.findmeamilkman.net/
• Avoid microbeads
• Buy only what you need
• Carry a shopping bag

Watch this video about plastic waste

Donate

The Tendring Furniture Scheme

43 Stephenson Rd

Clacton-on-Sea

CO15 4XA

Tel: 01255 476068

The charity has the general aim of improving the quality of life and standard of living within its catchment area and of reducing social exclusion.

The charity's core function is the collection of donated furniture items and their redistribution to people in need.

An important, additional benefit of the scheme is the diversion of a significant amount of material from landfill which contributes to an enhanced environment for all residents.

Through these activities the charity is able to offer a considerable public benefit.

Freegle

Don't throw it away, give it away!

All completely free. Freegle: it's like online dating for stuff.

Got stuff you don't need? We'll find someone to come and take it.

Looking for something? We'll pair you with someone giving it away.

Real Nappies

Save money

Cloth nappies could save you up to £1000 per child! The cost of cloth nappies varies depending on the type of nappies you prefer and whether you purchase cloth nappies new or pre-loved. All the cloth nappies you need could cost you as little as £80!

To help towards this cost, parents in Essex can claim back £30 from Essex County Council, per child in nappies. You will need to keep hold of your receipts and provide either a photo of your maternity exemption or child’s birth certificate, Essex County Council will then process your refund – it’s that easy!

Better for the environment

Each child will use an average of 5,000 disposable nappies… or 24 cloth nappies! Disposable nappies cannot be recycled and can take hundreds of years to break down. Even when you consider laundering, cloth nappies can be up to 40% better for the environment than disposables. You can reduce your water and electricity usage by not soaking or pre-washing nappies and by washing in a full load at 40 or 60 degrees.

Easy to use

Modern cloth nappies do not require complicated folding and fiddly safety pins. There are many varieties to choose from, many are shaped and fasten with poppers, grips or use Velcro. Modern washing machines can make quick work of cleaning them.

Get in touch

Please email waste.management@essex.gov.uk if you have any questions regarding the £30 cloth nappy incentive. If you have any questions about using cloth nappies, then find out who you can contact for support with cloth nappies.

Also see:

Garden Waste Service https://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/gardenwaste

Try composting at home https://www.loveessex.org/news-and-ideas/try-composting-at-home/

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