Funky facts about waste
Every person in the UK throws away their own body weight in rubbish every seven weeks!
We each use about 134 plastic bags a year. Making them uses energy which sends out lots of carbon dioxide. And the billions of plastic bags we throw away end up in rubbish tips, which release harmful gases into the air.
Why not reuse old drinks can by turning them into flowerpots or hanging baskets, like this cola can in Malawi More waste facts
A can that is recycled today can be made into a new can and be back on a shelf refilled, ready to buy again in just six weeks.
Many charities recycle mobile phones, printer cartridges and computers to raise money. Recycling a phone with Christian Aid raises £3 (or €4.50) which could pay for a child to go to school for two months in India. Why not start up a collection in your school?
The average British person sends 55 greetings cards a year. Why not save paper and send an e-card instead?
Many charities recycle mobile phones, printer cartridges and computers to raise money. Recycling a phone with Christian Aid raises £3 (or €4.50) which could pay for a child to go to school for two months in India. Why not start up a collection in your school?
The average British person sends 55 greetings cards a year. Why not save paper and send an e-card instead?
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