Waste Aware Grampian: Reduce
WHAT
Reduce is the first level of the Waste Hierarchy. It means taking steps to lower the amount of waste that we produce. Waste that is not produced in the first place does not need to be reused, recycled or disposed of, so preventing or reducing waste generation is the most efficient way to deal with our waste.
One of the main aims of the Waste Aware Grampian campaigns has been to help households reduce the amount of waste they are producing. Please select a campaign from the dropdown menu below to find out more.
WHY
Reducing YOUR waste:
- Saves the Earth’s natural resources.
- Saves energy and reduces the risk of global warming.
- Reduces the need for landfill.
WHERE
Click on your area to find out what you can do to Reduce waste locally.
Waste Aware AberdeenHOW
The table below gives examples of waste reduction that you can easily take part in.
WHAT |
HOW |
WHY |
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Avoid over packaging |
Buy food loose | Reduces packaging waste |
| Buy concentrated products | Use less packaging | |
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Compost at home |
Use a home composter or food digester | Makes soil conditioner from garden and food waste |
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Use mechanical power |
Buy wind-up torches, radios and toys | Reduces waste from batteries |
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Reduce unwanted mail |
Contact the Mail Preference Service | Reduces paper waste |
| Register to opt out of Royal Mail’s Door to Door service | Reduces paper waste | |
| Write to sender | Reduces paper waste | |
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Repair goods |
Repair clothes, shoes and household items | Makes goods last longer instead of being thrown away |
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Use your own shopping bags |
Refuse unnecessary bags and use your own shopping bags | Reduces waste from plastic bags |
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Use solar power |
Buy solar powered garden lights, calculators and torches | Reduces waste from batteries |
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Use services |
Hire goods and buy gift experiences | Reduces waste from gifts and occasional goods |
