Recycle your packaging

Recycling packaging is everybody's responsibility, it:

Reduces consumption of virgin raw materials
Minimises waste sent for landfill disposal

Packaging that is suitable for recycling often displays a recyclng logo:

Some materials have their own individual logo.

To find out how you can actually recycle packaging you can contact the Environment Agency or your local Council who can provide advice on recycling.

The Government has developed a National Waste Strategy which details its policies on packaging waste. To find out more you can look on DEFRA's web site www.defra.gov.uk.

Reduce packaging waste

Help The Edinburgh Woolen Mill to help you reduce packaging waste by:

Only using a carrier bag if you need one
Only ask for coat hangers if you do not have enough at home