Some examples of DRRG achievements over the past seven years:

• Distribution of 55,000 home compost bins to residents throughout Dorset. This has been in partnership with a government-funded organisation called Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) and, from April 2010, in partnership with Straights

• At least 30,000 children visited at schools, youth groups etc and given the opportunity to find out about the 3 Rs - Reduce, Re-use, Recycle

• 40,000 waste reduction booklets produced and distributed free to Dorset residents on request. These include practical items to help cut junk mail plus a booklet giving tips and advice about all aspects of waste reduction

• A free local reuse directory produced for residents in all districts of Dorset, available as a download and also supplied as a hard copy

• 25,000 Love Food Hate Waste cookbooks distributed

• A real nappy incentive scheme set up with 650 applications since April 2008. Talks and static stands arranged throughout the county to promote real nappies

• Name: Dorset Waste Partnership
  Email: enquiries@dorsetwastepartnership.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 225002
  Fax: 01305 224961
  Full details for Dorset Waste Partnership