Waste Less Hub

Want to divert waste from landfill, have fun and save money? From composting to visible mending, the circular economy and more, the Town hosts a range of workshops that can help you to lessen your environmental impact. 

Other ways to reduce waste

• Switch to reusable nappies with help from the Town's Cloth Nappy Rebate
• Make your home or business more energy and water efficient with Switch Your Thinking
• Make the most of your FOGO bin
• Take items that can't go in kerbside bins to specialised drop-off points
  

It's Plastic Free July!

Plastic Free July is a global movement that encourages everyone to choose to refuse single-use plastic and adopt simple, sustainable habits.

This July, we’re inviting our community to get involved by making small changes that make a big difference — starting with a pledge to reduce plastic where you can.

Simple ideas to get started:

• Bring reusable bags (or use a cardboard box)
• Carry a reusable bottle and coffee cup
• Choose unwrapped produce
• Skip plastic straws (or go paper)
• Avoid plastic wipes
• Switch to shampoo bars
• Make your own household cleaners
• Avoid plastic bin liners
• Wear natural fibres
• Choose laundry sheets, powder or liquid (in eco-friendly packaging)
• Switch to reusable razors
• Choose reusable period products
• Avoid plastic decorations
• Store food using containers or beeswax wraps
• Dine in or BYO container and cutlery

Make the pledge — whether it’s refusing single-use coffee cups, carrying reusables, or trying one new swap this month.

Visit plasticfreejuly.org for more tips, inspiration and to commit to your pledge.