Junk mail
- Try cutting up and using the blank side of paper for notes.
- Use the envelopes for notes, lists etc.
- Buy envelope reuse labels and reuse the original envelope or the enclosed reply envelope.
- The Mailing Preference Service will arrange for almost all junk mail to your address to stop. Register online or Tel: 0845 703 4599.
- Waste Aware Unwanted Mail aims to reduce the amount of unwanted mail delivered to Scottish householders by 10 per cent by 2010. Find out five easy ways to reduce junk mail at the website: http://www.wasteawareunwantedmail.org.uk/
- To recycle, put paper in a blue recycling bin, but not envelopes.
- If really annoyed, try returning junk mail to sender.
Juice cartons
These are made from layers of cardboard, foil and plastic, but it is still possible to recycle them at various centres around the country, although you may have to package and post them yourself. www.reuze.co.uk gives information on where to recycle cartons, along with other goods. (see also Tetrapaks)
Junk (general)
- Buy less stuff and only buy things that you need and that will last for some time.
- Try finding another use for goods or take to a charity shop, or advertise your unwanted items on Glasgow Freecycle or Glasgow Freeshare
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