Don't bin it - FREECYCLE it !

Your unwanted items could be just the thing someone else may want, why not pass it on using the Freecycle network. All you need to do is:

• visit the Freecycle™ website;
• locate your local community;
• go to their web page, and
• click on the 'Join This Group' button

Junk Mail

The Mailing Preference Service

Unsolicited and unwanted advertising or 'junk' mail wastes energy and resources. The Mailing Preference Service (MPS) helps UK residents reduce waste paper by removing their names from junk mail lists.

MPS is a non-profit organisation funded by the direct mail industry. Registering with MPS is free, and will stop most unsolicited advertising material addressed to individuals and delivered to their home address by post.

To find out more, and to register to have your name removed from direct mailing lists, either download the document below or visit www.mpsonline.org.uk

Unaddressed Mail

Royal Mail Door-to-Door Opt Out

To stop unsolicited, unaddressed mail (addressed to occupier, householder etc.) being delivered by the Royal Mail, you can opt out of their Door-to-Door delivery service.

Please be aware that this may include some leaflets from Central Government and Local Authorities. If you choose to use this opt out scheme, please make sure you find the most up-to-date information about your community by visiting our websites at www.south-derbys.gov.uk and at www.derbyshire.gov.uk, or visit libraries and help points.

This Door-to-Door Opt Out will not stop mail which is addressed to you, or mail which is addressed to the Occupier with an address on it, such as Electoral forms.

To opt out of this service you will need to write to the following address:

Royal Mail Door to Door Opt Out,
Room 130
Wheatstone House
Faraday Rd
Swindon, SN3 5JW

Washable Nappies

Did you know? Disposable nappies make up 5% of total household waste.

In Derbyshire this equates to over 59 million nappies every year that take between 200 - 500 years to decompose in landfill sites.

Modern washable nappies are now available and have changed dramatically from old fashioned 'terry' nappies.

For free and unbiased information on washable nappies please contact

Derbyshire County Council Waste Management

Tel: 01629 580000 Ext 7051

Derbyshire County Council operate an incentive scheme and will contribute £25 towards the purchase of a washable nappy system. Please contact Philippa Roine if you would like to find out more.

If you would like to try washable nappies but are unsure whether they are right for you, why not borrow a nappy lending kit?  For a small fee of £5.00 plus a refundable deposit of £100.00 you can borrow one of the eight nappy lending kits that we are offering.

There are currently two types of kit available, containing a different range of nappies, depending on how much you wish to spend.  The kits can be borrowed for up to two weeks, giving you ample time to try the different styles and makes on your child.

To hire one of the kits or for further information please contact Derbyshire County Council Waste Management or the local Lollipop Nappy Advisor, Emma Coleman, on 01283 538983 or e-mail emma.coleman@tesco.net

Top Tips! - Reduce, Re-use, Recycle - Reth!nk Rubish

• Use refillable containers.
• Buy returnable milk bottles, not disposable cartons.
• Buy in bulk.
• Buy goods made from recycled materials.
• Buy goods with the minimum of packaging.
• Buy rechargeable batteries and low energy light bulbs.
• Avoid using disposable items: tissues, nappies, plastic plates & cutlery, dishcloths and serviettes.
• Avoid buying items which can not be recycled.
• Avoid using cling film and aluminium foil to store food. Use re-usable boxes such as margarine tubs.
• Complain to manufacturers and retailers when goods are over packaged or over priced when made of recycled materials.
• Compost all organic garden waste with kitchen peelings.
• Don't throw goods away before the end of their useful life.
• Refuse free newspapers by putting a sign on your door.
• Refuse carrier bags, use a re-usable shopping bag.
• Repair rather than replace household goods, where safe!
• Re-use envelopes, buy gummed labels.
• Use both sides of paper before recycling.

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