Last few days to enter Southwark's spring clearout recycling giveaway
Published 27 May 2010
Whether it's sending old reading glasses to developing countries or reusing video cassette boxes, Southwark appears to have a wealth of good recycling ideas.
In March the council asked the borough's residents to pledge to do their bit, in order to enter the spring clearout recycling giveaway. A pledge made by the end of the month (31 May) enters the resident into a free prize draw to win £1,000.
The council also asked locals to share their top tips, and a host of handy tips came back. Here are some of the best.
Top tips:
- dig out your old video tapes and recycle the cases at Manor Place in Southwark
- buy liquids in bigger bottles which will result in fewer containers to recycle
- don't buy microwave dishes, instead reuse the ones from ready meals
- donate old pairs of glasses to opticians to be recycled around the world
