Reduce, reuse and save
There are many ways that reducing what you waste can save you money. From only buying the food you need, to fixing items instead of replacing them, find ideas on the pages below.
Food waste
Tips on how to reduce food waste and save money
Clothing
Simple and cost effective ways to make your clothes last longer
Repair cafes
From broken zips to broken bicycles, repair cafes are community run events where volunteers repair items for free.
Furniture
Preloved furniture prolongs the life of a piece of furniture and often costs less than new
Nappies
Using real nappies could save you £1475 compared to disposables
Borrow it
Find your local share shed or toy library, or hire a dress for a party
Community fridges and larders
Publicly accessible fridge/freezers that offer free food to those in the local area
Bikes
Want to save money and cycle, but your bike is no longer roadworthy? Before you head to the shops, look for a local repair scheme.