Emissions

Check recycling information printed on products and packaging to ensure you are recycling as much as you can. You can also recycle items at your local household waste recycling centre.

Use your local library to borrow books, dvds, and e-books. Visit: Libraries | Leicestershire County Council 

Donate unwanted clothes, books and furniture to charity shops. Buy sustainable clothing or good quality products which will last longer than cheaper fabrics. Cotton is usually better quality and is easier to recycle. 

Cut down on your single-use items such as coffee cups, cling-film, razors, nappies and face wipes with re-useable and waste-free alternatives. Look out for product refills instead of replacing jars and soap dispensers. Help to crack down on fly-tipping in Harborough district by always using a licensed waste removal company or sign up to Harborough District Council’s large waste collection service, which allows for up to 3 large household items or 12 sacks of waste to be collected for a charge of £48.36.