Waste
Campaigns to cut plastic use highlight our waste problem.
What if we changed how we dispose of items? Fixing clothes and electronics can save money.
People often throw things away because they lack time, skills, or resources to repair them. Community-led education and training can boost confidence and reduce waste.
Council policies and services can support a circular economy by:
- promoting training and education
- encouraging no-buy, freecycle, urban foraging, and tool share groups
- considering product lifecycles in contracts and procurement decisions