Recycling information for the Wakefield District

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Join in The Great Cable Challenge for secondary schools and collect as many unwanted cables, plugs and chargers from home and place them in the cable bin provided at school*. Email us at Education.wakefield@renewi.com to take part. Collection period: Oct 1-14, 2024
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*The school which collects the most waste per person (tonnage/ school population) will receive a brand-new Hisense 50” 4K TV sponsored by WasteCare. 📷
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#RNW24 is well underway over on IG! Have you seen what we're giving away this week? Quite possibly the BIGGEST reusable giveaway ever 👀 Check out and enter online here: reusablenappyweek.org.uk/the…

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🚫 Never bin your old electricals! Anything with a plug, battery or cable can be reused or recycled and turned into something new ♻ Bag up your old electricals and take them to one of Wakefield’s new electrical recycling points Find one near to you 👉 orlo.uk/kPDX1
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Calling all teachers! We're halfway through #FoodWasteActionWeek and we want you and your class to get involved! Download our all new FREE schools pack now, including a lesson plan, brand new learning resources and a web page challenge for your students! bit.ly/SchoolsFWAW24
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Pick your own apples (no ladder required) 🍎 Find the perfect apples for you - juicy and red, crisp and green, big or small - the choice is yours when you buy loose! Don't let any of those apples go to waste and #ChooseWhatYoullUse. 👏 Find out more: bit.ly/FWAW_24
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We can all reduce this shocking number by making one small change when shopping - buying loose. Not only will buying fruit and veg loose reduce food waste, it also gives us the opportunity to choose exactly what we want. Watch the full campaign video here: bit.ly/FWAW_24
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How do you like your bananas? 🍌 #ChooseWhatYoullUse and buy those bananas loose - you have the freedom to pick exactly what you need. To find out more visit our website: bit.ly/FWAW_24
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We've created the ultimate food savers quiz just for you. If you're looking for easy, tried and tested advice to help you save food well, you're in the right place. Take part in our quiz to be in with the chance of winning one of our unmissable prizes: bit.ly/FWAW_24
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Everybody get loose … food loose! 🎵 We've released a brand new article on our blog to share our favourite tips and tricks for buying loose to help you stay in the know and #ChooseWhatYoullUse. Check it out here: bit.ly/BuyLoose
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By choosing loose you can find exactly what you're looking for (it's literally the OG pick'n'mix) all whilst saving on food AND our planet. Pick up the exact quantity you need for your meal prep to ensure no carrot gets left behind at mealtime 🥕 bit.ly/FWAW_24
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#FoodWasteActionWeek is finally here! 🥳 We are celebrating our favourite week of the year with none other than the incredible @Ginofantastico who has been out and about surprising shoppers and congratulating you for buying loose. Watch the full video: bit.ly/FWAW_24
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6th March 10am - 2pm We will be talking all things food waste at The Ridings Shopping Centre in Wakefield! There will be live food demonstrations with free samples! The event will be held opposite Marks and Spencer's See you there! #WakefieldDoes
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What team are you on #TeamSweet or #TeamSavoury? 😍 Whatever you choose, getting creative with your pancake toppings can be the perfect way to use up leftover fruits, veggies and spreads from the cupboard. Check out our favourite pancake day tips here: bit.ly/LFHWPancakeDay
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Fixers Wanted! Are you a dab hand at fixing electrical items? Can you stop that chair from wobbling? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We would love to set up a Repair Café in Wakefield to help repair broken items! Please contact: education.wakefield@renewi.com
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We are looking for someone to join our Education Team in Wakefield! Are you interested in Sustainability and recycling? Take a look at the job role below it could be for you! careers.renewi.com/en-gb/vac…

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