REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
WHY SHOULD WE REDUCE THE USE OF BLEACH IN OUR HOMES?
-Bleach (Sodium hypochlorite) is bad for the environment due to its toxicity to aquatic life.
-It has the potential to produce harmful compounds when it reacts to organic matter and it persist in the environment and becomes hazardous to ecosystems.
-It can kill bacteria in septic systems and disrupt the sewage treatment process.
- It can cause respiratory problems and when mixed with other cleaners can produce a toxic gas which, if inhaled, can be fatal.
- It can cause skin burns and eye damage.
-What should we do?
1. Stop using it.
2. Use infrequently and well diluted.
3. Use eco-friendly alternatives or old fashioned remedies like lemon and vinegar.
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AMANDA COLLECTS ITEMS FOR RECYCLING.
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Drug blister packs
Stamps with envelope frame
Foreign coins
Magazines
Gift bags
PAM COLLECTS OLD YARN TO REUSE
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Unused yarn can be knitted into squares and donated to Pam. Pam crochets the squares into blankets to be given to her contact who donates them to Ukraine. She also accepts unused yarn.
WHAT WE CAN DO..
Boots Gosforth High Street, Kingston Park and Eldon Square Newcastle recycle Medicine blister packs. They also have recycling facilities for empty jars and tubes of makeup. With rewards.
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SuperDrug and Tesco also do a makeup collection.
Do you have any other recycling tips?
