 When we throw things away we lose not only the raw materials in makingthem, but the fuel needed to extract, make and transport them. Instead of trying to reduce waste, the Council tries to “predict” how much is thrown away and “provide” landfill sites and incineration to deal with it.Both landfill and incineration are bad for the environment. We should buy fewer products and they should be designed to be more durable and easier to reuse or recycle. Only a small proportion of what we use should be discarded. This “Zero Waste” strategy covers everything from manufacture, marketing and procurement, to use, reuse, recycling and disposal. |
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A to Z of Recycling Ideas Some ideas and solutions on how best you can deal witjh your unwanted, waste junk and throwaway items. A great way to help preserve our planet’s resources. |
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Bring Banks – Places to take your waste to recycle Bring banks are containers that are placed in public places where you can deposit your recyclable materials. Find your nearest bring bank by searching by postcode |
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Freecycle in Sheffield …is a grassroots and entirely nonprofit network of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It’s all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. |
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Furniture Reuse Network The FRN develops charitable re-use organisations across the UK and reduce poverty by helping people in need access furniture and other household items at affordable prices. |
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Household Waste Recycling Centres Sheffiedl City Council provide five Household Waste Recycling Centres. Householders can take bulky items, garden waste, electricals , furniture and other items to be disposed of |
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Stop Unwanted Direct Mail Mailing Preference Service aids your right to choose the mail you want. Unwanted, unread Direct Mail has no place in anyone’s home, especially if you’re not interested in receiving it. |
Waste
Recent Issues
Waste Review Statement
Green Councillor Jillian Creasy sat on the cross party working group looking at waste management in the city. This … Full Story »
Greens call for a regional approach to help improve recycling.
Dear Sir Three letters about recycling (Telegraph, 13th October) raise important questions. The answers illustrate the difficulties faced by the … Full Story »
We do not want profit-driven companies dictating how our services are run.
Dear Sir Cllr Peter Moore is “horrified” that the contract he signed in 2001 means that Veolia may have been … Full Story »
Greens criticise labour for failing to halt cuts
Sheffield Green Party has criticised local Labour councillors for not taking action to safeguard vital services for vulnerable people. The … Full Story »
