A greener Christmas
Tips to reduce, reuse, recycle this festive period…
Wrapping paper
Do the scrunch test. If the paper stays in a ball you can recycle it (take off sticky tape and ribbons first).
Christmas cards
You can recycle most Christmas cards. If they have plastic or glitter on them, reuse them as gift tags for next year. Don’t forget to recycle the envelopes too.
Christmas trees
Some councils will collect or recycle real trees to make into chippings. If your fake tree is in good condition, donate it to a charity shop for reuse.
Get more info and ideas at: www.suffolkrecycling.org.uk www.norfolkrecycles.com www.lovefoodhatewaste.com
Festive food
Sadly, in Norfolk and Suffolk, some 118,000 tonnes of food are thrown away each year. The average family with children could save more than £730 per year by reducing their food waste - and help the planet too by reducing greenhouse gases.
Tips to avoid food waste
- Plan festive meals ahead – only buy what you need
- Cook today, eat tomorrow – batch cook recipes and store extra meals in the fridge or freezer for later
- Love your Christmas leftovers - turn into tasty lunches or create fun new recipes with them.
More ideas at: https://www.foodsavvy.org.uk/
