Reduce and Reuse

Environmental Events

We've organised some great green events to help promote understanding of environmental issues. Click below to find out more.

Environmental Events

At Home

Use the link below to find 20 ways you can reduce the amount of waste you produce at home, and how you can put an end to junk mail.

At Home

In the Garden

Your garden is a great place to reuse things. From composting to using egg boxes as seed trays, use the link below to find out more.

In the Garden

At Work

Many of us produce a lot of needless waste at work. Use the link below to find out how you can avoid the worst of it.

At Work

At the Shops

A little planning can go a long way at the shops. Use the link below to find out more about how you can reduce the packaging you take home.

At the Shops

At School or University

There are loads of ways you can reduce and reuse things in schools and universities. Use the link below to find out more.

At School or University

SwapXchange

There's no such thing as junk, only stuff that hasn't found the right person! Use the link below to swap, give away or find items for free that may otherwise go to waste.

SwapXchange Islington

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Islington Council

We can all do our bit to help reduce the waste we produce. We can also be more creative in the way in which we find other uses for goods and materials. This section of the site is packed full of ideas and tips for reducing your impact on the environment.