Reuse and repair
Give it away or sell it
Have you thought about giving away or selling your items online? You could even make some extra money.
Donate it
Why not have a declutter and donate unwanted items to great causes or to people in your local community in Essex?
Freegle it!
Freegle is an online platform that allows you to give and get items for free in your local community.
Love your period
Switching to reusable period products is a great step to take, even if it’s just some of the time.
Cloth nappies
Making the switch to reusable cloth nappies can save you money and help protect the environment.
Love your clothes
Repairing your clothes or offering them for reuse is a great way to avoid waste.
Repair communities
Learn to repair in a fun and social environment.
Skill seekers
Add repair skills to your green repertoire.
Repair inspiration
Match your skills with creativity and bring pre-loved items back to life.
Did you know?
There are allocated re-users at all recycling centres. They take items that are too good to throw away, and either pass them on or sell them.
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