Prevention

• When going shopping, take reusable bags with you, preferably made of eco-friendly materials.
• When buying fruit and vegetables, choose those by weight and pack them in their own reusable bags.
• Use a breakfast bag instead of breakfast pouches.
• Use a bidon instead of plastic packaging.

Choose things that last and preferably only those you need! Don't buy "to stock up" or because something "might come in handy one day".

If you buy bottled water, don't buy half-litre or smaller bottles. Choose the larger ones.

Avoid disposable crockery, such as paper plates, plastic cups and cutlery.

Print documents double-sided or use paper printed on one side as a blotter.

Use rechargeable batteries instead of disposable, ordinary batteries.

If you buy plastic or plastic-packed products, choose ones made from recycled materials.

Avoid products packed in multiple layers of packaging.

Broken items, appliances - if possible, try to repair instead of throwing away.

Donate second-hand items you no longer need to those in need.

Buy products in returnable packaging that can be reused.

Use home composting facilities - you can make fertiliser from your bio-waste.

Use email instead of traditional letters.