This section contains useful links to websites that have information about how to reduce, compost reuse, and recycling.

Looking to recycle your old sofa, bed??

general tips

1. Recycle your paper, plastic, cardboard and glass via:

• kerbside collection services, visit www.recycleforlondon.com and/or
• recycling banks, to find the one nearest you visit www.recycle-more.co.uk.

2. Make good use of your old furniture by donating it!

• find a local furniture reuse group using our members directory or  
• visit www.frn.org.uk/code/find/london.asp.

3. Start composting your kitchen and green waste at home or via a compost project. 

• Call a Master Composter to get started and get your heap smelling sweet! compost@lcrn.org.uk or call 020 7324 4690.

4. Donate your clothing to a charity shop or textile bank.

5. Reduce the amount of junk-mail you receive.

• Register with the mailing preference service www.mpsonline.org.uk.

6. Reduce the amount of plastic bags used by

• using a fabric bag e.g. www.traid.org.uk/home.html or
• purchasing a 'bag for life' from your local supermarket.

7. Think about what you buy - try and choose products with packaging you can recycle.

8. Buy recycled products - www.reuze.co.uk/products.shtml.

promoting recycling in schools

greening your office

doing your bit at home

find your nearest recycling facility

check the waste and recycling figures for your Borough

closing the loop

If you are looking to close the loop and buy recycled goods visit:

• www.reuze.co.uk/products.shtml