RECAP Recycles

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Waste Partnership (RECAP) works together to continuously improve waste services, increase recycling and reduce waste!

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Get two meals from one cooking session by making double and switching other elements. For example chilli with jacket potato one night, and in fajitas the next.

#FoodWasteActionWeek

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Batch cooking is a great way to save time and money. Next time you’re cooking a meal that freezes well, make double the amount and put half in the freezer for an easy meal another day. Check out @thebatchlady for tips!

#FoodWasteActionWeek

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Can’t finish your chips? Don’t bin them! Chips can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven, whether homemade for from the chippy.

#WinDontBin #FoodWasteActionWeek

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Once you’ve made a weekly meal plan including fresh foods you already have, check what you’ve got in your cupboards and write a shopping list for only the things you need.

#FoodWasteActionWeek

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Download and use the @KitcheApp to keep track of what you’ve got in the fridge, see how much the food you throw away is costing you, for recipe inspiration and lots more!

#FoodWasteActionWeek

[Peterborough City Council @PeterboroughCC]

Today is International Women's Day and we're celebrating the great work achieved by the many women who work for us to support residents and make the city a better place to live, work and spend time.

Meet: Emily Brown, Waste Technical Officer

#EmbraceEquity

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If there’s anything that can get us through #HumpDay it’s that smug feeling of knowing you’ve got your work lunch sorted because you boxed up last night’s leftovers!

#WinDontBin #FoodWasteActionWeek

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Making a meal plan is your first step to being a winner when it comes to dinner! By thinking about how much time you’ll have to cook & who will be out you can save time & save money by using up the foods you already have.

#FoodWasteActionWeek

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This year’s #FoodWasteActionWeek is all about celebrating life’s little wins! Take the quick quiz to find out how making the most of your food can save you time and money, with a chance to win! 👉 https://t.co/TyXPV04CXs

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Have you heard about @MartinSLewis @MoneySavingExp #NUPP - No Unnecessary Presents Pact? The idea is that we can take some pressure off by agreeing with friends and family not to buy each other unnecessary presents just for the sake of it 💪🎄https://t.co/LQKVI9ItEA

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Don't forget about all the additional recyclables that you might have! Quick rinse and pop them in your recycling bin ⚽️♻️

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If you've got some foil wrapped treats, remember to scrunch the foil in to a ball and pop it in your recycling bin!
#Halloween #HalloweenRecycling #RECAPReceycles #Cambridgeshire #Peterborough #Recycling #Alupro #FoilRecycling

[Peterborough City Council @PeterboroughCC]

Peterborough City Council and site operator FCC are appealing to householders to take part in a month-long survey about the Household Recycling Centre. ♻

Let us know what we can improve! 👍

Complete the survey in less than 10 minutes here: https://t.co/c4ug1GSLRe'

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Let's get real about recycling. Be a good recycler: eat, rinse, empty and recycle. Thank you!

#RecycleWeek

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Takeaway trays can be recycled but must be clean! Food makes them hard to recycle & ruins paper.

Wash, rinse or wipe containers before recycling.

#RecycleWeek

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UK recycling saves as much CO2 each year as taking 3.5 million cars off the road.

We all have questions about recycling. Get more answers at https://t.co/slnNLKqFpz

#RecycleWeek

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Plastic is sorted using air jets, and this doesn’t work if there’s liquid inside.

Rinse, empty, squash and replace caps to recycle bottles the right way.

#RecycleWeek

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Wash, empty & stick to common household packaging & recycling is easy. For anything you’re not sure about, check online at https://t.co/slnNLKqFpz

#RecycleWeek

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Today is #InternationalCarrotDay. Yes, you heard us right! Carrots are so versatile, if you need some inspiration why not use them up and create these spicy carrot burgers! https://t.co/g7he09k6Bz

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Make sure you check when your local recycling centre, as we will move to longer opening hours this Spring. Refer to your County or City council website for more information!