The 3Rs in your home

Be a bag lady (or man): tuck a spare carrier bag in the bottom of your bag or in your jacket pocket. That way, if you decide on an impulsive post-work shopping trip you can avoid taking another plastic bag
Use patterned bags and gift boxes as a lovely way to package a gift. And with no sticky tape to take off it can be reused again and again.
Get creative: glass, paper and cardboard aren't just rubbish - they're raw material for works of art! Keep children occupied with art projects or unleash your own imagination and inner child!
Box clever: cardboard boxes make useful storage for cupboards, sheds and attics.
Bottle things up: reuse plastic water or squash bottles to chill drinks in the fridge or take on picnic lunches.
Be two faced: if you must print documents, print double-sided or use old paper for making notes or for children's drawings.
Charity shop chic: Surrey's charity shops are a treasure trove for bargain hunters so poke around the rails and you may unearth a new favourite item. Donate your old clothes, toys and books to help raise money for good causes too.
Swap it: one man's trash is another man's treasure. Before you throw an item away, why not see if you can sell it on Ebay or advertise it on a local reuse site such as Swap-It Surrey.

Find out more on what to do with your plastics, glass and how to compost at home.

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