Reuse
Find other uses for household items that you've finished with. Using products again gives them a second life, postponing disposal and dispensing with the need to buy new products for the same task.
Further information on reuse topics:
Plastic bags and the alternatives information sheets (pdf, 20kb) (opens in a new window) 
Give or Take Day information sheet (pdf, 13kb) (opens in a new window) 
Packaging leaflet (pdf, 498kb) (opens in a new window) 
Tap Water Challenge (pdf, 138kb) (opens in a new window)
- which explains the benefits of using tap water over bottled water
Water Butts
Discounted water butts are available to help you harvest rainwater to use in your home and garden.
Please see current water saving offers:
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Reuse directory
A local A-Z guide about how different items can be reused and recycled locally. The directory also includes advice on how to reduce your rubbish.
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Reuse networks
These are free reuse networks that you can join.



