Recycling resolutions for 2009
Posted by Martin in Reduce, re-use, recycle | 5 January 2009
Looking back at 2008, I have to say I feel that I've finally made some headway to a greener lifestyle. I'm by no means on the same level as David, but do think I'm making progress.
Looking ahead at 2009, I've been pondering what I can do next. Since I've been stuck for ideas I decided to Google 'resolution ideas' and came upon the 'Recycling resolutions' ideas from London Borough of Barnet website.
Here are their suggestions :
I will recycle everything I can using my blue and black boxes, including batteries, Yellow Pages, aerosols, foil, textiles and shoes as well as glass, paper and cans, plastic bottles and cardboard
I will practise the three Rs; Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
I will recycle my Christmas cards using my blue box or at the Civic Amenity and Recycling Centre, Summers Lane, or keep them to make into next year's gift tags
I will use my green garden and kitchen waste bin for my food leftovers and fruit and vegetable peelings
I will start composting at home
I will start using Barnet’s Freecycle Group for unwanted items
I will donate any unused paint to local groups through the Community Re>Paint Scheme at the Civic Amenity and Recycling Centre, Summers Lane
I will reuse plastic bags or use cloth ones when shopping
I will buy loose fruit and vegetables rather than pre-packed ones
I will donate old tools at the Civic Amenity and Recycling Centre, Summers Lane, for reuse in Africa and local schools
Looking through their recycling ideas, I've pretty much either done them with the exception of donating old tools for reuse.
So since my garage could really do with a good clean-up, I'm going to see if I can achieve this one in the next couple of months.
Have you made any great recycling resolutions and if so, why not share them?
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