Mend it, sell it, donate it….                                              ....reuse it!

You are doing more than ever to reduce your rubbish and recycle more but have you thought about reuse? Not only will it reduce your waste, it is also a fantastic way to save money by making the most of items you already have and giving them a second lease of life!

Leicestershire's reuse directory is full of great tips and useful information for how you can reuse everyday items. The directory is an online downloadable publication.

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The Greenes

The Greenes, Leicestershire’s reuse family are here to help you think of new and innovative ways to reuse items and reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfill. The Greenes will be out and about touring Leicestershire over the coming months so look out for them in an area near you.

Use the buttons below to find out more about the Greene Family and ways you can reuse items.

Freeuse website

The Freeuse website is an easy way to give unwanted items a new lease of life, either by giving items away, or taking them, all for free!  The website offers a simple way for residents in the Leicestershire area to advertise items they no longer want, or pick up items they need, all items are free and the site makes it easy for givers and takers to use.

It's estimated that £5.6 billion pounds worth of good quality usable household items are thrown away in the UK every year. That's why we've created Freeuse, where you can quickly and easily advertise your unwanted possessions, or search for an item that you could put to good use.

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