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Richard
what is re-cycling? what can you re-cycle in Jersey? what is re-cycled in Jersey?

Scott
I recently visited a friend in nottingham where they have a fantastic recycling scheme being run by the council. Each household receives 2 large bins (green & brown), 1 plastic container (which fits into the large brown one), 1 medium bin (peddle bin size), and 1 small bin (size of a ice cream tub). large green bin is for non recyclable general waste (collected fortnightly), the brown bin (cardboard, paper, cans, plastic) is collected fornightly between the green bin collection. The brown container is for glass, collected with the brown bin. The small bin is for food waste (they even provide special biodegradable bags to put your food in) this is collected same time as your regular waste. The small bin is for convenience to be kept in your kitchen and again for food waste. My friends really enjoy the recycling, and I was completely amazed at the amount of recyclable materials they are able to provide. So much so, that they now use regular carrier bags (rather than large bin liners) for general waste: because the amount is very limited due to recycling. If ever there is a scheme for the States to employ, then look no further than Nottingham

Anita
I live at Havre Des Pas and wehave been recycling for a number of years. We are a family of 5 and we are amazed what we do recycle in a week. Normally it is one crate of paper, one crate of cardboard, at least 3-4 big, big bags of plastic and at least 1 big bag of cans. It takes some getting use to but it is second nature to us now, but I know what you mean about people being too lazy. My mum is not interested in recycling, like she said why bother when the states have got this big new incinerator!!!!!

Kneoprene
I already recycle by taking materials to the bring banks but I'm fearful of doorstep collections because there are some in this Island who are too lazy or ill-disciplined to cope. Some of my neighbours generate two large bin fulls of waste per week - that's from a family of 4- but won't buy a second bin. You can imagine how much fun seagulls are having tearing up their uncovered black bags and littering the surrounding area. Before we get too ambitious with a population that isn't totally ready why not try some smaller things that can make a big difference? I loved Deputy Judy Martin's idea that she came out with in the States yesterday. Those of us who want to recycle more should strip off the excess packaging from products we buy and leave it in the shop. In the long run we might get less waste arriving here in the first place.