If you can’t prevent waste, you can try to get the most out of it by reusing items or giving them to someone else that can reuse them. Reuse means using items as many times as possible, which helps to save resources. For example you can take your unwanted items to local charity shops to be reused by others.
For more information on how you can reuse waste, you can visit the Waste Aware Scotland website|.
Reuse mobile phone batteries and toner cartridges
Mobile phone batteries and toner cartridges are collected locally by Eurosource Europe and refurbished for reuse. Eurosource Europe provide freepost envelopes for members of the public to post back their used mobile phone batteries and toner cartridges. Please call 01324 678900 to request a freepost envelope.
Reuse plastic bags and boxes
Plastic bags and boxes can often be reused for carrying shopping and other items. Why not try and remember to use your bags and boxes again the next time you go shopping?
Reuse rechargeable batteries
Rechargeable batteries are available from most major electrical stores. These batteries can be recharged and reused numerous times and are good for frequently used appliances.
Reuse furniture and white goods
Grangemouth Enterprise Ltd (GEL) collects furniture and white goods (e.g. cookers, fridges, microwaves and washing machines). Goods that can be repaired are given to local people in need or they are sold in GEL’s retail shop. The shop is open 9.00am-5.00pm on Monday-Friday and 10.00am-4.00pm on Saturday. Goods that cannot be repaired are recycled.
For more details, contact GEL at 10 Dundas Street, Grangemouth FK3 8BX; telephone 01324 474409; or visit their website at www.grangemouthenterprises.co.uk|.
Reusable nappies
Reusable nappies are becoming increasingly popular among parents across Falkirk, who have found that the new generation of easy to use, washable nappies are a practical and cost effective alternative to disposables. To find out more, please call the Forth Valley Real Nappy Network on 01324 878609.
Other tips to help you reuse waste at home
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buy items packaged in returnable or recyclable materials (e.g. glass bottle deposit systems)
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use your own cloth bags or reuse plastic bags when you go shopping
