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Recycling and Waste
Taking action on waste is essential, since we are consuming natural resources at an unsustainable rate and contributing unnecessarily to climate change.
Each year we generate about 100 million tonnes of waste from households, commerce and industry combined. Most of this currently ends up in landfill, where biodegradable waste generates methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. And much valuable energy is used up in making new products which are later disposed of, so also contributing to climate change.
For more information on what we can all do for our enviroment then please visit the DEFRA or Directgov websites below.
DEFRA Recycling and Waste Information
Directgov Environment & Greener Living
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