Avoid, Reduce, Reuse
There are many ways we can minimise our waste - at home, shopping, at school and work to name a few:
At Home
Reuse glass jars and plastic containers to store leftovers and other household items
Compost or worm farm
Sort your rubbish
Use your local recycling service or kerbside collection
If you do use plastic bags, reuse these as bin liners
Use both sides of the paper and reuse items such as envelopes
Recycle whenever and wherever possible. Donate unwanted furniture and clothes to charity stores
Follow the waste hierarchy (Avoid, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Dispose)
At the Shops
Smart shopping means making smarter choices about the products you purchase, so you will avoid buying items that you will only throw away. You can also reduce your shopping bill at the same time. Don’t just Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – it’s important to RETHINK!
Decide if you actually need the product in the first place
Use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic bags 
Buy fresh food
Buy products in bulk
Buy recycled products and products with recycled packaging
Buy products with low or no packaging; avoid over-packaged products
Buy refills and refillable products
Buy long lasting products instead of disposable or single use items
Write out a list and stick to it
At School and Work
Teach students about the importance of waste minimisation
Use both sides of the paper and reuse items such as envelopes
Educate staff and students to be responsible consumers
Promote recycling and litter control
Carry lunch in a reusable container instead of wrapping in plastic
Compost or worm farm
Donate unwanted furniture and clothes to charity stores
Encourage students to take the message home to their families
Recycle