Trash Talk

The Importance of Reusing Everyday Items for a Sustainable Lifestyle

Only 44.4% of household waste was recycled in England in 2024, meaning more than half of all waste is still sent to landfills

This shocking stat alone just shows the importance of reusing everyday household items instead of throwing them away.

Reducing waste in your home can sometimes feel like an uphill struggle, especially if you have pets & children to take care of. With the mass amounts of toys, food & clothing flying around households, it is no wonder people struggle to find the time to reduce waste. 

Well, in today's blog, we want to help with this. You don't have to struggle anymore, as long as you follow our ultimate checklist for reducing your waste. (That is a promise not a threat)

We know we can be very demanding at times, but it is only because we care! 

Did you know that the average person generates over 2 tonnes of waste every year? That’s the size of a small car!

With that amount of rubbish being chucked away each year, surely there is something we can do to reduce it? 

Well, as if by magic, there is...and this blog will teach you the ways like a young Yoda teaching his Jedi's. 

The average person generates over 4 pounds of waste per day, that is the same amount as a Watermelon!

Now, since we have been going for over 9 years, spanning Greater Manchester, providing our waste and recycling service to anyone who needs it, you would think that everyone would know about our service.

Selling houses is a very high pressure role, and ensuring that you are fully knowledgeable of all your properties details is crucial if you want to make that big sale. 

However, have we ever mentioned the importance of sustainability in the estate agent, real estate world? Not only is introducing a more sustainable way of living important for our community and world, but it's also becoming increasingly important for a more green real estate industry.

 This time we are taking a deep dive into the 10 household items lying around your house that you didn't know you could recycle or reuse!

From Old CDS & DVDS (Are they still a thing?) to how to get rid of your old, scraggy toothbrushes, this blog has got it all the info you need on what items can be recycled.