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Reuse
Reuse means using an item again and again. Some items are specifically designed
to be reused, for example rechargeable batteries or real nappies. However, there
are also many items that can be reused by someone else once you have finished
with them e.g. clothes, books, furniture and carpets.
There are lots of ways that you can Reuse waste, find out more by visiting the
following websites:
Charity shops are a treasure trove of quality household goods and
clothes. By reusing items in this way you can help to look after the
environment and reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.
To find your nearest Charity Shop visit www.sort-it.org.uk
Modern real nappies are very practical and offer parents and parents to
be an alternative to disposable nappies.
To find out what real nappies are, how they are used and what the
benefits are visit www.wasteawarescotland.org.uk/realnappies
There are many things that you can do to help reduce the use of carrier
bags. For example, the plastic carrier bags handed out by many stores
can be reused and then recycled.
To find out more visit www.wasteawarescotland.org.uk
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Furniture reuse projects provide furniture and household appliances to
people who would not otherwise be able to purchase these much
needed household items.
To find your nearest furniture reuse project visit
www.sort-it.org.uk
Starter Packs Angus help people into housing with packs of
household goods and bedding. By providing new tenants with
starter packs SPA aims to relieve poverty, hardship and financial
pressure by assisting people to access and sustain a tenancy.
Packs are free to those who have been referred to the project
with a housing need. Starter packs are made up by volunteers who sort the donations of
household items including bedding, curtains, crockery and cutlery. Basic essentials such
as cleaning materials and toothpaste are bought to supplement donations.
Project Co-ordinator Annie Clark says, “Since it’s conception in 2003,
Starter Packs has helped thousands of people, won several awards and
commendations and has one of the best volunteer schemes in Scotland.”
Visitors are welcome and all enquiries should be made to 01241 878588
or enquiries@starterpacksangus.org.uk