Being a good steward of God’s creation involves considering how we deal with our waste. As an Eco Church, we want to encourage the use of alternatives to dumping in landfill.
You may have come across the 5Rs – Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle. It’s possible to apply those principles to many of the items typically placed in general waste bins.
Scroll through the list below to find out where you can recycle / donate / compost / deposit your waste. If you want to know more, click on the answer to go to the relevant website.
Some of the answers below depend on where you live. The list below has been compiled for those who live in councils near to St Luke’s. For specifics on what can be put in your recycling bin, please visit the Eastleigh / Southampton / Winchester / Fareham council website. Otherwise, if you live further away, please consult your local council’s website.
BATTERIES
Sainsbury’s / DIY stores / Home recycling (Eastleigh only)
BREAD BAGS
BOTTLES (PLASTIC)
Home recycling (Eastleigh / Southampton / Winchester / Fareham)
BRAS
CARDBOARD
Home recycling (Eastleigh / Southampton / Winchester / Fareham)
CAT FOOD POUCHES
CLOTHES
COSMETIC CONTAINERS
Body Shop and All Good Things (in Wickham)
CRISP PACKET
FOOD WASTE
Home compost / Home food waste bin (Eastleigh / Southampton only)
GLASS
PAPER (NOT SHREDDED OR TISSUE)
Home recycling (Eastleigh / Southampton / Winchester / Fareham)
PLANT POTS
PLASTIC BOTTLE LIDS
STRETCHY PLASTIC
TETRA PACKS
Waste Recycling Centre (Eastleigh only)
TINS
Home recycling (Eastleigh / Southampton / Winchester / Fareham)
TIN FOIL
MILK BOTTLES
Home recycling (Eastleigh / Southampton / Winchester / Fareham)
MILK BOTTLE LIDS
Collection at church (box under the stairs) / Kicks Count
For more information about this topic from A Rocha, please read You and Your Waste.