Small changes can have a big impact
Across the Liverpool City Region, people are reusing more than you might think. From jars to clothes to furniture, households everywhere are finding new ways to save money and cut waste. Reuse is becoming the norm, and you can be part of it too.
Why find your Re-Purpose?
Mix it up. Donate some, reuse some and discover new ways to extend the life of your household items. When you choose to reuse you are not just saving money. You are also protecting the planet and showing that reuse is part of everyday life in our community. Together we can make a difference.
The power of small actions
Reusing saves you money. Find out how a simple change can cut your household costs in the Stop Waste, Save Money section.
It doesn’t take much to start…..
Save your glass jars for storage.
Turn an old shirt into cloths.
Repair an item before you replace it.
Your impact matters
Your choices matter. Each repaired or reused item means fewer new materials used and less waste polluting the planet. Start small, your impact is bigger than you think. Almost everyone across the region already reuses something. By starting to re-use you join thousands of families proving that reuse is the new normal.
Before you bin it rethink it. That old colander could become a hanging basket and broken, or aged drawers can become under bed storage. Almost everything can have a second use.
For more ideas take a look at Smart Ways to Stop Food Waste and Save Money where you will find simple everyday swaps that cut costs as well as waste.
Download our free guides packed with ideas for creative reuse and smart ways to save. Learn how to make reuse simple in your home and see how much you can save.
The bigger picture
Research from WRAP shows that increasing reuse of items that are currently thrown away could save UK households between £2 billion and £8 billion every year. That is proof that small steps at home can add up to big change across the country.
Join your community and give reuse a try today!
Reuse is more than a personal choice. It is a community commitment. Families across the Liverpool City Region are proving that reuse works. Local projects supported by the Zero Waste Community Fund show just how creative and powerful reuse can be when communities come together. You can share your own ideas, inspire others and be part of something bigger.
Take the challenge. Set a “Reuse First” rule at home. Show what you have re-purposed using #LCRUpcycles. Together we can make reuse second nature.