Reuse
Try to purchase products in refillable containers. Body Shop do a good range of toiletries in refillable containers.
Reusable Nappies are no longer like the old terry towelling nappies. You can now use nappies with biodegradable liners that can be flushed safely down the toilet. Reusable nappies save you money, protect the environment and are a safer option for you baby’s health. For further information call the Surrey Waste Advisory Team on 020 8541 9341
Ideas for Reuse:
v Unwanted paper and mail can be used to make telephone pads
v Reuse your envelopes by re-sealing and sticking labels over the old address.
v Jars, tubs and bottles can be reused as candle holders, screw boxes, jam jars…
v Christmas cards can be re-used as gift tags for the following year and try to reuse your wrapping paper year after year.
v Polystyrene padding can be torn up and used in the bottom of plant pots to help drain water away.
The list goes on! See what you can come up with! For more tips visit the recycling pages.
Recycle
Try using a Composter, Green Cone or Wormery to deal with your green and organic waste. Composters and Green Cones can reduce waste as well as improve the soil in your garden!
Most Guildford residents now have access to the Green Box Household collection Scheme so please ensure you use it.
There are various recycling banks around the Borough that can recycle all or some of the following: glass, plastic, newspaper & magazines, aluminium and steel cans, shoes & textiles, and Christmas Trees. Please call 01483 445084 to discover your nearest bank, or click here to view online.
Guildford Borough Council have produced a comprehensive Recycling directory which has excellent tips and references to useful organisations.
Please call the Recycling Hotline on 01483 445089 for advice and information about any of the above schemes.