Growth that doesn’t cost the earth. Waste

Why do we need to reduce waste? We’re running out of resources To reduce pollution We’re running out of space Where would you rather live?

Running out of resources Some resources will run out if we continue to use them at current rates e.g. Indium – used in LCD screens in less than 10 years Tantalum – used in mobile phones, DVD players, and computers in less than 50 years

Pollution Landfill sites can create methane – a greenhouse gas many times more potent than carbon dioxide. If not properly managed, landfill contents can produce leachate which pollutes the soil.

Running out of space Scotland produced 2,500,836 tonnes of waste in % of this was landfilled So 1,382,962 tonnes was landfilled 1 car is approximately one tonne

So what can I do? - Reduce One kilogram of beef uses 15,500 litres to be produced Make things last longer Packaging Presents Hire, don’t buy Rechargeable batteries Download music/films instead of buying CDs/DVDs

So what can I do? Re-use Each sheet of A4 paper uses 10 litres of water to be produced One kilogram of beef uses 15,500 litres to be produced Re-use Bags Repair items Buy second hand Sell donate items Swap items Upcycle items to give them a new look

So what can I do? Recycle Each sheet of A4 paper uses 10 litres of water to be produced One kilogram of beef uses 15,500 litres to be produced Scottish Government target 70% recycling by 2025 Check what you can recycle at home, recycling centres, school and when you’re out and about. Make it easier to recycle than to throw away – position recycling and compost/food waste bins in convenient locations