Posted on 22/09/2008
We waste an awful lot every day. Just take a look at how full your dustbin is when you put it out for collection! If only we could be 100% certain that our waste was dealt with effectively and in an environmentally friendly way, but realistically this isn’t going to happen. Until strict rules and enforcement is put into place waste will inevitably find its way into landfills, whether in our country or elsewhere.
Most people in the UK are now able to easily recycle bottles, cans and plastics thanks to council collections and recycle bins being available in many locations. But this shouldn’t be the end of your recycling efforts, it should be the beginning. With just a little effort and a few simple products you could be doing so much more.
Recycle your wasted food
Most households throw away massive amounts of food every month, with too much being cooked, left-overs and food gone past its sell by date. Just put your waste food into a Garden Compost Wormery, stored outside for the squeamish, and you’ll be turning all your food waste into organic fertiliser – great for growing your own food or just your garden in general. This is real recycling. Your food is taken from the ground and now you’ll be returning it to the ground.
Turn your rubbish into fuel logs to heat your home
So, that’s the food taken care of. You should already be recycling plastics, glass and tin cans so you’re really cutting down the amount your throw away to landfill. There’s more you can do, and with a Waste Log Maker, not only can you recycle your burnable waste, you can also create your own fuel in the process. Crushing down paper, newspapers, cardboard and burnable garden waste, you’ll create compact fuel logs ready for any open fire or log burning fireplace or stove. Not only will you save on landfill, you’ll recycle your own waste into usable energy for your home.
Cut back on your water usage by collecting your own
Finally, another simple way to be more environmentally friendly and save you money in the process is to collect rainwater. With a water butt in your garden, the water you collect can easily be used in place of an outside tap, saving on your water bills. Ideal for gardeners, this water butt comes with a matching watering can. Why waste fresh, drinking water on your garden when nature provides all the water you’ll need for free – and in the UK rainwater is pretty much guaranteed!
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