Reuse

After waste prevention, the next best option is reuse. This is when products and materials are used many times, through maintenance and repair, as well as opting to borrow, rent or buy second-hand.

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Give it away or sell it

Have you thought about giving away or selling your items online? You could even make some extra money.

Find out how to give items away or sell them

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Donate it

Why not have a declutter and donate unwanted items to great causes or to people in your local community in Essex?

Find out ways you to donate

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Freegle it!

Freegle is an online platform that allows you to give and get items for free in your local community.

Find or rehome pre-loved items

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Love your period

Switching to reusable period products is a great step to take, even if it’s just some of the time.

Find out about reusable period products

Cloth nappies

Making the switch to reusable cloth nappies can save you money and help protect the environment.

Find out how cloth nappies can work for you and your baby

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Love your clothes

Repairing your clothes or offering them for reuse is a great way to avoid waste.

Find out how to rehome your unwanted clothes

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Did you know?

There are allocated re-users at all of the recycling centres that take items that are too good to throw away, and either pass them on or sell them.

Find out more about re-users

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