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Page last updated 28 April 2009
 Waste and Recycling Campaigns 

Campaigns

The waste management department run a number of high profile campaigns in association with Northamptonshire Waste Partnership aimed at helping local residents find easy ways to reduce their waste. Check out the links to our campaigns below and get tips on how you can reduce, reuse, recycle and compost more of your rubbish.

  • Back to Tap
    Are you waste conscious? Save money and resources by switching from expensive bottled water to fresh water straight from the tap.

  • Composting at Home
    Find out how to get hold of a discount compost bin or learn more about successful composting.

  • Junk Mail Campaign
    No-one likes getting unwanted unsolicited junk mail but there is a really easy and green way to combat it.

  • Love Food Hate Waste
    Check out the Love Food Hate Waste campaign page to get tips on cooking perfect portions, using leftovers and saving money by reducing your waste. 

  • Plastic Not So Fantastic
    Find out more about our campaign to reduce the number of free plastic bags given out in Northampton and encourage greater reuse of shopping bags.

  • Real Nappies
    Disposable nappies going to landfill are a real problem so why not switch to washable cotton alternatives.

  • Reuse Campaign
    Find out why reusing certain waste items can be far more sustainable and rewarding than throwing them into landfill.

  • Smart Shopping
    Transform your shopping habits by refusing excess packaging, reusing your shopping bags and buying recycled products. 
 
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