Waste paper is generated in a number of ways in our lives from unwanted mail and newspapers to napkins and envelopes. The following selection of ideas and information will help you to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle your waste paper locally.
Reduce Waste Paper
Stop-The-Drop – There are several things that you can do to reduce the amount of unwanted mail that you receive. Please visit our dedicated website
www.stop-the-drop.org.uk to find out how.
Library & online facilities can be used to borrow or read books and other publications.
Switching to reusable products reduces the need for disposables. You can replace paper napkins with washable cloth alternatives or use dishcloths in place of paper kitchen towels.
Reuse Waste Paper
Trading, selling, donating or buying second hand books, comics and magazines in charity/second hand shops or online avoids waste from unwanted goods. You can find your nearest Charity or Second-hand shop by visiting our
Sort-It website.
Reuse packaging where possible such as envelopes, gift bags and wrapping paper for sending letters or wrapping new gifts. You can find out more about packaging by visiting our dedicated website
www.positivepackage.org.uk
Recycled products such as notebooks and envelopes made from recycled paper are available for purchase. Buying these products also helps to strengthen the markets for recycled materials.
Recycle Waste Paper
Recycling Centres & Points exist throughout Grampian. Most of these accept paper including newspapers, catalogues, magazines and leaflets. To find your nearest recycling centre or point please visit our
Sort-It website.
Kerbside Recycling services for some types of waste paper are available for many households in Grampian. If this service is available to you, you should have received a collection container and information on the types of paper waste that can be recycled. You can check what types of paper are accepted by visiting your local area page and selecting the ‘kerbside recycling’ box.
