We use 12.5 million tonnes of paper and cardboard every year in the UK. That is the same weight as 12.5 million family cars.

If you and your family follow these few tips you could make a big difference to the environment.

Reduce - Use both sides of every piece of paper

Reuse - Use the back of envelopes to make shopping lists instead of a new piece of paper

Recycle - Use your blue bin for paper and card collection or take it to any of the bring bank sites or HWRCs (Household Waste Recycling Centres) located across the city.