We all want to help do "our bit" for the environment, an easy place to start is your kitchen cupboard. Reusing packaging saves natural resources and reduces the need for landfill. Take a look at our Positive Package hints and examples for ways that you can start reusing your packaging today!

Use refillable products

Refills can reduce the amount of packaging used by up to 75% and can also save you money too. Many household washing detergents and cleaning products are available in refillable packaging.

Reuse carrier bags

Take your own bag when you go shopping. To find out how you can reduce, reuse and recycle your carrier bags, visit www.wasteawarescotland.org.uk/bags.

Reuse packaging

Reuse food containers and drinks bottles for storing food and packed lunches. Margarine tubs are great for home freezing. Boxes and packing cases can also be used for your own parcels and storage.

Use deposit and return schemes

Some manufacturers operate deposit and return schemes, where shoppers get money back if they return empty product packaging so that they can reuse it. For example Barrs, the producers of Irn Bru, will give customers 30p back for every empty Barrs glass bottle returned.

Read about the first automated recycling centre at a Scottish supermarket.

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