The Week Without Waste has begun! From Saturday 25 May to Friday 31 May, we will prevent unnecessary waste and separate it as best we can for reuse and recycling. With these tips, you can help!
Tip 1 Join the circular revolution!
Stop throwing away empty drink cans and small plastic bottles. Turn them in at the supermarket or other drop-off points. That way, you won't throw money away, but earn an extra penny. And you help the environment at the same time! Recycled cans are made into new cans and plastic is turned into toys. Together, let's contribute to a sustainable future and make sure we can reuse raw materials.
Tip 2 Give your device a second life!
Don't just throw away broken appliances. With a little help, you can often fix them. YouTube is full of helpful instructional videos and websites like Jafix and iFixit offer step-by-step manuals. Prefer professional help? Visit our website to find a Repair Café near you! Is the appliance really beyond repair? Then you can hand it in when you buy a new, similar appliance. Or dispose of it free of charge at one of our recycling centres. Nice and tidy!
Tip 3 Beauty without waste
There are super many sustainable choices for disposable products. From reusable cotton pads to recyclable toothbrushes and even shampoo in soap bars without plastic packaging. Small choices make a big difference! Join us and choose sustainability in your daily grooming routine. Out with disposable, hello reusable!
Tip 4 Stop food waste starts with you
Stop food waste and save money with the Too Good To Go app! Every day, restaurants, supermarkets and cafes throw away good food just because it's left over. With Too Good To Go, you can buy that food at a bargain price and help reduce waste. And do you want to waste less food at home too? Use handy kitchen tools like foodhuggers to keep your fruit and vegetables fresh for longer! That way you can enjoy your favourite snacks for longer.
Tip 5 Discover the power of washable nappies
Save hundreds of nappies and help the environment with washable nappies. And start potty training early for your little one. Washable nappies are just as easy to use and much more comfortable for your baby. Plus, they are environmentally friendly and save you money! And don't worry if you want to use disposable nappies once in a while, you can collect them separately in special disposal bags for baby nappies and use your environmental card to hand them in for free at our recycling centres. Find out more at waardlanden.nl/babyluiers
Tip 6 Sharing and borrowing: a new way of consuming
Share and borrow for a greener world and to save money. From tools to clothes, there are countless opportunities to share and borrow stuff, helping us produce less waste together. Discover useful tips and concrete steps to get started today. Read this article.
For more tips, visit waardlanden.nl/tips