Environment

Every day, thousands of us in Essex make our neighbourhood, county and planet a greener place by recycling tonnes of stuff that otherwise would end up in landfill sites. But there’s so much more we can all do – and it could save you a lot of money.

Each year, a typical household in Essex throws away up to £400 worth of food, which could have been eaten, composted or simply not bought in the first place. Not only is this wasting your money, but all the food rots, producing a strong greenhouse gas called methane which contributes to climate change. And it’s not just food waste generated from shopping but also huge amounts of packaging. But you can do a lot to reduce it.

By following this guide you can Shop Eco by buying fresher, local food and more durable and environmentally friendly products to help you reduce your environmental impact, support local businesses and save you money. So take action… and Shop Eco.

To request your free copy of Shop Eco simply email your name and address to wastemanagement @ essexcc.gov.uk call 0845 603 7625 or visit www.shopecoguide.co.uk.

Doing Your Bit

There is some great information on recycling and doing you bit for the environment on these pages:

Castle Point Refuse and Recycling Infomation