Sustainability Action Plan

Zero Waste

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The challenge

Waste from discarded products and packaging create a huge disposal challenge while squandering valuable resources. While recycling is on the increase in the UK - we achieved a 31% recycling and composting rate in 2006/7 - the amount of waste we produce is increasing. Each of us is responsible for half a tonne of waste each year at home as well as the waste we produce at work or out and about. We need to reduce the amount of waste we produce and increase the amount we recycle and compost.

Aim

- reduce collected waste by 40% by 2020

- increase recycling and composting to 70% by 2020

To find your nearest recycling facilities try the postcode search tool from Recycle For London.

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