East Suffolk residents urged to reduce waste this Christmas
The local council is urging local residents to choose recyclable products where possible.
People living in East Suffolk are being reminded to consider the environment this Christmas.
It's estimated 125-thuosand tonnes of plastic packaging is thrown away in the UK every Christmas.
The local council is urging local residents to choose recyclable products where possible.
Cllr James Mallinder, East Suffolk’s cabinet member for the Environment said: “Christmas will be different for many of us this year, but I hope it’ll still be a time for us all to relax, enjoy ourselves and spend time with the family and friends who are included in our household or Christmas bubble.
“Christmas is also a time where a huge amount of additional waste is created and much of this can be recycled. We appreciate that what can and cannot be recycled in the blue bin at home can be confusing however paper, card, plastic bottles and cans can all easily be recycled. If residents are unsure whether an item is recyclable, we would urge them to check the Suffolk Recycling website or ask us through social media.
“We would also like to encourage people to consider what they are buying this Christmas and choose recyclable materials if possible, as well as being mindful of overbuying food which may ultimately go to waste. There is a wealth of ways we can help reduce the amount of waste produced this Christmas and if each household can make just a few small changes, it would make a huge difference across East Suffolk.”