Ten Hot Tips - Recycling In The Home.
Recycling is now part of everyday life but there is little advice around on how to recycle effectively. All councils act independently and some will pick up most things to recycle but others are more selective. This short article from our resident recycling expert provides some handy hints and tips that we have picked up over the years and hope you may find useful.
1. Wash as much of your recycling as possible to reduce odours.
2. Flatten everything you can – jumping on the smallest box can relieve the daily tensions!
3. Whilst washing your milk cartons or plastic bottles flatten the container and secure the lid to keep new shape.
4. Remove paper label from cans and containers before placing in your dishwasher.
5. Ensure you know exactly which items your council collects – one rogue item can spoil an entire collection.
6. Separate the plastic film from hard plastic container – container is recyclable film is not! Also remove that plastic window from boxes as well ie pizza boxes
7. Keep a box or bin in the kitchen especially for recycling, so your worktop does not disappear under a mound of recycling and you don’t get drenched running outside with one can. Make it as easy as possible for yourself.
8. Reduce the amount of foil/greaseproof paper by using casserole dishes where possible and the silicone baking sheets are great.
9. Invest in cloth napkins and a good dishcloth and your kitchen roll usage will decrease saving you money and helping the environment.
10. Carry a proper cotton handkerchief although paper tissues will always be invaluable when you have a cold.
11. If you use bin liners make sure that they are Biodegradable Bin Liners and are manufactured from plant or vegetable sources.
Written by:
Lisa Goodman, Bins For Kitchens Recycling Expert, Contact enquiries@binsforkitchens.co.uk for more information.
June 2008.
