Waste management isn't just about putting the right things in the correct bins - it is about avoiding waste in the first place. Before you purchase items at university or at home, please stop and think about your purchase and ways you can avoid waste.
- Do you really need it?
- Is it reusable? Avoid single use items and choose to reuse.
- Does it need to be brand new or can I buy it second hand?
- Can you borrow it instead?
- Can it be composted or recycled at the end of its useful life?
- Is it locally made?
- Does it have minimal packaging?
- Does the item have an environmental and socially responsible accreditation?
- Is it made from recycled or organic materials?
- Will it have minimal impact on the environment when used?
- Is it good value for money in that it is of a good quality and durable?
- Does it support health and wellbeing?