Cutting Waste

The average person throws away 392 kilograms of waste every year (source: Statista 2019). In Barking and Dagenham, the average for the same period was 420 kilograms per person!

But where does all of this waste go? More and more landfill sites are not only unsightly; they also contribute to greenhouse gases when burnt. These gases can be toxic and harmful to human health.

In Barking and Dagenham, we are working hard to allow us to recycle more materials to ensure as little as possible ends up in landfill sites. Take a look at what you can recycle.

But what about plastic? Did you know that a truck-load of plastic gets dumped in our oceans every minute*? This plastic can be fatal to marine life and can spread into the food we eat. Fancy a plastic sandwich for lunch? Unlikely!

Together, we can do something about this and help make the earth a healthier place to live for our children and future generations.

What can you do to cut waste and reduce your carbon footprint?

*Stats source: Fact Sheet by Friends of the Earth