This newest effort to scale back plastic is just not aimed toward telling individuals off however to truly get some kind of concept of how a lot is getting used.
My historic printer printed out the paperwork to remind me to do it and to checklist every thing prepared for sending off the outcomes.
I did one thing related back in 2019 (that is totally different to Zero Waste Weeks that occur in September annually) and likewise investigated what we can recycle in Suffolk however since 2019 we have had Covid and the recycling centre in Stowmarket (AKA The Tip) closed after which re-opened however provided that you booked a slot on-line and so they appreciated that a lot they’ve carried on the identical system ever since, not making it simpler to drop issues in as you cross by.
I’ve examine a brand new eco group in Stowmarket who acquire some issues for Terracycle, specifically
– drugs blister packs
– dental hygiene merchandise and packaging
– cheese nets and wrappers
– plastic stationery e.g. pens, correction fluid bottles, mechanical pencils
– flat and empty crisp packets
however solely on the 4th Thursday of the month within the city centre between 10am and 12noon (or 9.30-11.30 relying the place you examine it).
However then I discovered Asda have a giant plastic recycling bin and take extra – hopefully it is then despatched someplace to be recycled into one thing and never simply chucked or exported.
Anyway, I collected all of the plastic for the week on a tray within the kitchen and stuffed in my chart and logged the outcomes. I am undecided it was a typical week as there did not appear a lot. Though multiplied by 52 the heap could be fairly scary.
After importing my outcomes a few of these went into recycling bin and I’ve began a field for taking the related bits to Stowmarket………………. See the halo😇
Again Tomorrow
Sue
