What is waste Prevention ?

Waste prevention is the preferred waste management option. Waste prevention is based on either not creating waste in the first place or secondly, extending the life span of a product or material through reuse. Waste reduction and prevention is top of the waste management hierarchy and there are lots of ways we can reduce our waste and with simple changes we really can make a difference.

 

Monaghan County Council is a member of the Local Authority Waste Prevention Network which is funded by the Environmental Protection Agency through the National Waste Prevention Programme.

Tips for waste prevention

  • Preventing waste at source is the best option – be aware of what you create.
  • Reuse items before you throw it away?
  • Compost organic material and divert up to 33% of your waste
  • Avoid packaging where possible, for example bananas don’t need a bag.
  • Buy in bulk where possible to further reduce packaging.
  • Replace plastic wrap such a cling film with a reusable container.
  • Use rechargeable batteries.
  • Plan meals and use a list when shopping.
  • Reuse leftover food.
  • Use reusable shopping bags
  • Use reusable bottles, flasks, cups and cutlerys

 

For more information on how to prevent household and commercial waste , visit the full page on  https://mywaste.ie/

Click to find out more information on Local Authority Prevention Network