Post by Madhatter on Mar 29, 2010 16:42:45 GMT
Easter may be a cracking time, but the waste created by it each year is no ‘yolk’, and people in Warwickshire are being encouraged to help cut down this year when tucking into their eggs.
Last year about 3,000 tonnes of waste was generated at Easter, and Recycle for Warwickshire is calling on people to remember to recycle the packaging from their chocolate eggs to drive this figure down.
An average 200g chocolate egg comes with 54g card and 2g of foil - both of which could be recycled.
Here are some top tips to cut down your 'egg-cessive' waste this Easter:
Buy foil wrapped Easter eggs or bunnies rather than a boxed egg.
Choose an egg with reduced packaging, a smaller box or packaged with recyclable materials;
If you usually give gifts at Easter then think about giving a green Easter gift such as buying chickens for people in poverty-stricken countries;
if you're making or decorating your own Easter eggs, remember to add your used shredded egg boxes to your home compost bin to make your garden bloom;
remember to recycle the packaging from your Easter eggs - cardboard and foil can both be recycled. If you cannot recycle through your doorstep collection service, use the postcode locater on www.recyclenow.com to find your nearest recycling bank;
if you're planning a special meal over Easter, choose loose fruit and vegetables rather than pre-packed ones and look for other Easter goodies with less packaging; and
remember to recycle any plastic and glass bottles and glass jars from any Easter entertaining. Keep a recycling container next to the bin so it's as easy to recycle as it is to throw away.
Cllr Alan Cockburn, Portfolio Holder for the Environment says: "It's really easy to cut down on the amount of waste we generate at this particularly wasteful time of year but that does not mean we have to miss out on the fun! There are lots of great ways to bring the family together to celebrate such as making gifts at home by decorating eggs.
"And, if you can't say no to an Easter egg, remember it has never been easier to recycle. If you are unsure of what can be recycled, or where, speak to your local recycling officer on 01926 410410, or visit www.warwickshire.gov.uk/waste to find out where you can recycle your card and foil."
Last year about 3,000 tonnes of waste was generated at Easter, and Recycle for Warwickshire is calling on people to remember to recycle the packaging from their chocolate eggs to drive this figure down.
An average 200g chocolate egg comes with 54g card and 2g of foil - both of which could be recycled.
Here are some top tips to cut down your 'egg-cessive' waste this Easter:
Buy foil wrapped Easter eggs or bunnies rather than a boxed egg.
Choose an egg with reduced packaging, a smaller box or packaged with recyclable materials;
If you usually give gifts at Easter then think about giving a green Easter gift such as buying chickens for people in poverty-stricken countries;
if you're making or decorating your own Easter eggs, remember to add your used shredded egg boxes to your home compost bin to make your garden bloom;
remember to recycle the packaging from your Easter eggs - cardboard and foil can both be recycled. If you cannot recycle through your doorstep collection service, use the postcode locater on www.recyclenow.com to find your nearest recycling bank;
if you're planning a special meal over Easter, choose loose fruit and vegetables rather than pre-packed ones and look for other Easter goodies with less packaging; and
remember to recycle any plastic and glass bottles and glass jars from any Easter entertaining. Keep a recycling container next to the bin so it's as easy to recycle as it is to throw away.
Cllr Alan Cockburn, Portfolio Holder for the Environment says: "It's really easy to cut down on the amount of waste we generate at this particularly wasteful time of year but that does not mean we have to miss out on the fun! There are lots of great ways to bring the family together to celebrate such as making gifts at home by decorating eggs.
"And, if you can't say no to an Easter egg, remember it has never been easier to recycle. If you are unsure of what can be recycled, or where, speak to your local recycling officer on 01926 410410, or visit www.warwickshire.gov.uk/waste to find out where you can recycle your card and foil."
