How can we reduce rubbish in our

household

How can we reduce rubbish in our

householdBy Holly-Rose & KrystenBy Holly-Rose & Krysten

Reducing Rubbishwe can reduce waste by recycling & saving on paper. Putting up a ‘NO JUNK MAIL’ sign means you can ask the local post man not to give you junk mail. By using milk cartons instead of bottles, you can be sure the recycling centre will take it. if you have a wood burner & NO plastics! Try not to go to the dump too often, as it is really just a land fill & is very bad for the environment also if you dont want a junk mail sign on you mail box, sign you for email accounts with for eg: bookstores or other companies that send out paper junk mail; Reducing the junk mail in your house.

INTERVIEWKey:

WM= Waste management PNCC= City council

indirect

How do you think the manawatu is improving

towards eco-friendly recycling?

WM: We are doing very well!

PNCC: Ok, we need to recycle more!

How can New Zealand improve in waste

management?

WM: Improve recycling an educate schools to recycle.

PNCC: Change our attitude to recycling.

What are some of the ways we can reduce household waste?

WM: Recycling and composting

PNCC: Composting, not buying things you dont need.

Can school children make a difference?

WM: Yes, but we need to educate schools.

PNCC: Hugely! we are the new generation, and we respond very well.