Recycling tips for a greener Jesmond
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Interesting green facts: 70% less energy is required when making paper from recycled elements compared to starting with raw materials.
How to recycle at Home
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RecycThings to remember By recycling 1 ton of paper we can save 17 trees and 30.000 litres of water.
Reduce rubbish
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Only buy things you really need. Most of what we throw away could be used again. Think twice before you put something in the bin. Try and cut down on the amount you buy and then throw away.
Reuse products Recycling one ton of plastic helps save over 7 cubic yards of landfill space.
Use containers again - buy food, drinks and toiletries in returnable containers and ask local shops to stock them. Ask your school or workplace to provide reusable cups, plates, cutlery etc.
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Recycling a single aluminum can would run a TV for three hours.
Recycling glass reduces air pollution by 14-20%
Give away or sell Donate or sell second hand clothes, toys and furniture to charity and community. Use second hand outlets when you go shopping.
For information on household waste disposal get in touch with your local authority for recycling schemes in your area - and ask them to improve their recycling services.
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Recycling Information For Jesmond:
Usefull Links
- Tesco Metro offers a shopping bag bank to the side of the tills for recyling used plastic bags.
www.greenpeace.org.uk
- Recycling bins on St. George’s Terrace allow people to recyle on the go.
www.recycle.co.uk
- Bottle, paper and card banks are on offer in the Jesmond Legion Club car park.
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www.wwf.org.uk www.newcastle.gov.uk/environment
www.2recycle.co.uk www.guardian.co.uk/environment www.jesmondlocal.com www.bbc.co.uk/news/science_and_environment/
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PAPER
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