User:Repository of knowledge/sandbox

= Durham UK Sustainable Living = This page/site is a repository of tips for sustainable living.

This is written on several levels.


 * 1) quick guidance for someone wanting to get good, simple advice on how to minimise negative environmental impact.
 * 2) how to go a few steps further (if you have time and are keen). detailed explanation of the issues
 * 3) if you are an expert or super keen, what could some of the solutions be?

organised by topic

batteries
(consider buying reusable ones and a charger)

most supermarkets have a collection.

plastic children's toys

plastic bags - reuse first, then taken them to a supermarket collection bin for worn out plastic bags (and if you have a 'bag for life' will replace them for you for free). confirmed locations where supermarkets collect plastic bags

What can I put in my recycling bin?
If you live in a house and have a council bin collection

link to DCC info

https://www.facebook.com/recycleforcountydurham/

reusable/more sustainable products
produce bags (alternative to single use plastic) newspaper review article of several options (independent 2019)

refillable household products Durham Health Food Shop in Langley Moor

Catering
Refuse -