The Waste Solution

The Waste Solution

The solutions to the waste problem are fundamentally simple to explain but are difficult to implement. It is a question of changing our attitude and behaviour towards waste.

The solution is as simple as the 3R’s:

REDUCE
REUSE
RECYCLE

What do they actually mean?

REDUCE your waste. Try and reduce the amount of waste we create in the first place. This is a fundamental lifestyle change as it affects the way we work, shop and relax.

• Avoid overly-packaged products
• Buy products in bulk
• Buy reusable containers
• Choose long-lasting products
• Use re-chargeable batteries
• Use re-useable nappies
• Reduce junk mail – register with the mailing preference service on 08457 0345999

REUSE what you can. Many of the things we throw away have a value to others and can easily be used again.

• White goods, computers & bicycles can always be refurbished
• Clothing, toys and books can be sent to charity shops
• In the office use both sides of paper before recycling it
• Use refillable ink cartridges
• Reuse plastic shopping bags
• Plastic pots & glass jars are useful storage containers and plant pots

The Plastic bottle wall at Moleigh Landfill site, Oban

RECYCLE and compost as much as possible.

• Use the recycling facilities across Argyll and Bute as listed in this website.
• Recycling involves processing waste materials into useable products. Both energy and natural resources can be conserved this way.
• Recycling makes us more responsible for the waste we create.