Avoid using disposable products such as-

• Nappies
• Tissues
• Face Wipes
• Razors
• Paper and Plastic Cups and Cutlery
• Kitchen Towels
• Cameras & Batteries
• Drinks Bottles
• Lunch Packaging
• Work Clothes

Avoid Excess Packaging and unnecessary waste

• Block Junk Mail from your letterbox
• Most Fruit and Veg do not need packaging
• Many other products have excess packaging - look out for less packaging on similar products
• Use refillable containers and buy in bulk
• Avoid using cling film or foil by using lunchboxes and refillable containers
• Buy products in returnable containers wherever possible

'Putting the lid on waste' is a Waste Prevention Guide aimed at providing visitors to DublinWaste.ie with helpful tips about how to cut down on waste in our daily lives.

The guide provides waste prevention tips in the home, garden and in the shops.

So why not put the lid on your waste and download our waste prevention guide here...

Prevention and reduction of waste is at the top of the waste management hierarchy.  It is the most desirable method of waste management as the absence of waste means there is no need for the handling, transport or treatment of waste and the problems associated with this. 

Many products we buy today contain an excess of packaging, most of which ends up in the bin.  There are a number of steps that householders can take to both prevent and reduce their household waste.

Reduce Your Household Waste