Reusing items by repairing them or donating them to charity also reduces waste. Reusing, when possible, is preferable to recycling because the item does not need to be reprocessed before it can be used again.

¤ Reuse bags, containers, paper, boxes and other items.

Many everyday household goods can have more than one life. After being emptied and cleaned, common items can be used in countless money-saving and practical ways.

¤ Save and reuse gift boxes, ribbons, tissue paper and larger pieces of wrapping paper.

¤ Reuse paper and plastic bags and twist ties. You might keep a supply of bags or boxes in your car to reuse on your next shopping trip.

¤ Bring a string, mesh or canvas bag to the store. If you buy only one or two items and didn't bring your own bag, carry your purchases without a bag.

¤ Reuse scrap paper. Staple together sheets of scrap paper to make note pads and shopping lists. Use both sides of a piece of paper before recycling it.

¤ Reuse newspaper, polystyrene peanuts and "blister-wrap" to ship your next fragile package. Use brown paper bags to wrap parcels.

¤ Buy refillable pens, flashlights, razors, lighters and cameras.

¤ Buy and reuse cloth napkins, towels, rags and diapers.

For more information on waste minimisation and separation please log on to www.wasteservmalta.com or call on FREEPHONE 8007 2200.

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