Waste Aware Grampian: Reuse
WHAT
Reuse is the second stage of the Waste Hierarchy. Product reuse involves the multiple use of an item in its original form, for its original purpose or for an alternative, with or without reconditioning. In many cases waste that cannot be prevented can be reused instead of buying new products. For example, you can reuse rechargeable batteries numerous times to avoid waste from single use batteries. This helps to ensure that we get the most out of our waste and saves valuable natural resources.
The Waste Aware Grampian campaigns help households to find ways of reusing the waste they are producing. Please select campaign from the dropdown menu below to find out more.
WHY
Reusing 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 Reuse waste locally
Waste Aware AberdeenHOW
The table below gives examples of waste reduse that you can easily take part in.
WHAT |
HOW |
WHY |
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Reuse |
Reuse scrap paper and wrapping paper | Avoids paper waste |
| Reuse food containers and drinks bottles for storing food and packed lunches | Avoids packaging waste | |
| Reuse postal packaging | Avoids waste from envelopes etc | |
| Reuse boxes and packing cases | Avoids packaging waste | |
| Reuse shopping bags or use cloth bags | Avoids waste from plastic bags | |
| Donate computers to be reused | Avoids electronic & electrical equipment waste | |
| Trade, sell, donate or buy second hand books, comics, CDs, DVDs, games & videos | Avoids waste from unwanted goods | |
| Donate textiles to be reused | Avoids textile waste | |
| Donate or sell furniture to be reused | Avoids waste from unwanted furniture | |
|
Recharge |
Use rechargeable batteries | Avoids waste from batteries |
|
Refill |
Use refillable products | Avoids packaging waste |
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Avoid disposables |
Buy reusable alternatives eg Real Nappies | Avoids waste from single use products |
| Buy products made from recycled materials | Saves resources needed to make new products |
