Reduce

What does Reduce mean?
The Waste Hierarchy explains that the best way to deal with your waste is to Reduce. Reducing waste means not producing as much waste in the first place.
 
Why is reducing waste a good thing to do?
Reducing your waste:

• Saves the Earth’s natural resources.
• Saves energy and reduces the risk of climate change.
• Reduces the need for landfill.

How can we reduce waste?
There are lots of ways that you can reduce the amount of waste you produce in school. Here are some examples:

• Reduce the amount of paper waste you produce by writing on both sides.
• Reduce battery waste by using solar powered calculators.
• Reduce packaging waste by avoiding over-packaged food at lunchtime.

Another good way to reduce waste is by composting. You can reduce the amount of garden waste and food waste that you put in the bin, by putting it in a compost bin instead. Here the waste breaks down with oxygen to make a soil conditioner that can then be used on your garden to help your plants and flowers grow.

If your teacher visits the Staff Section they can find out how to get a free or discounted compost bin. You can use the compost bin for grass, twigs and leaves from the school grounds, as well as cardboard and some waste from your school canteen such as fruit and vegetable waste, tea leaves and egg shells.

Compost Waste Journey