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Reduce: Planning meals and only buying what you need can help to reduce food waste. Think about making a list before you go shopping or take a fridge 'shelfie' so you don't buy what you already have. If you have bought too much, check the label and if suitable, store it in the freezer.

Electrical items should never be thrown in the rubbish bin, they contain hazardous and valuable materials and should be recycled properly.

Electrical items should never be thrown in the rubbish bin, they contain hazardous and valuable materials and should be recycled properly.

Reduce: Wherever possible repair broken items to keep them in use that bit longer.

Electrical items should never be thrown in the rubbish bin, they contain hazardous and valuable materials and should be recycled properly.

Recycle: There are several ways to recycle your garden waste, including home compost, kerbside recycling, and recycling centres.

Reuse: Most gas bottles are designed to be refilled and should be returned to the agent or company that you purchased them from where possible.

Reuse: Consider if the material can be re-used in another home project.

Reuse: Jars can be used as storage containers.

Disposal (restrictions apply): Chemicals should not be placed in your kerbside collection. A small amount is accepted at Staffordshire's recycling centres and should be placed in the chemical safe. Please ask the site attendant for assistance. A limit of 5 x 2.5 litre (or equivalent volume) every 6 months is permitted.