We Need That – Dorset There are organisations and individuals all
over Dorset that might need those things that you are about to throw in the recycling or rubbish bin.
Charity Ideas2Action teamed up with the Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP) to produce ‘We Need That – Dorset’, a reuse directory that lists dozens of commonly thrown-away items, and the many not-for-profi t organisations and individuals who need them. New editions are produced every two months, so the details of the ever-increasing list of organisations and individuals can be constantly updated.
Items include:
• Biscuit tins • Flower pots • Pallets • Buttons • Beer bottle caps • Paint
The directory (pictured) is an easy-to-use 21- page document that can be downloaded and printed. Useful items are listed alphabetically, with the contact details of the organisations that need them provided alongside. It can be found at:
dorsetforyou.com/reuse-directory. Copies will also be available to view at Dorset libraries.
The waste items are then sent to specialist facilities to be made into something new, used in arts and crafts or sold on to make money for charity.
Most people in Dorset recycle their waste because it’s the right thing to do, but reusing items is always better – both for the environment and the public purse. Every single item kept out of the bin saves your local council money in processing costs and reduces the amount of energy required to recycle or treat waste.
People can then contact the organisations directly or may wish to take their items to one of Ideas2Action’s many ‘Win on Waste®
There are currently 19 organisations and individuals in the new directory who are benefi tting from this initiative, but Ideas2Action are always keen to hear from others who may benefi t from these waste items. If you are a member of a not-for-profi t organisation or are simply an individual who can make use of the items in the list, please contact them at
contact@ideas2action.org.uk or visit their website at
www.ideas2action.org.uk.
’ events
held around Dorset, Poole and Bournemouth. These events see volunteers gather donations from members of the public and distribute them to the organisations in the directory. Some schools have even set up their own sessions.
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You can also fi nd out more information about their Win on Waste®
sessions on the
ideas2action website:
www.ideas2action.
org.uk; by liking their Facebook page ‘@ Ideas2ActionCharity’ or following them on Twitter: @ideas2A.
To advertise, please contact 01202 657317 or email
harriet@broadstonelink.co.uk
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