30 day challenge to reduce your rubbish launches in Bristol

A new campaign by Bristol Waste brings expert advice and easy life hacks together into a daily email that can help anyone cut down on their waste.

More than 300 people have already signed up to take on the challenge before its launch today [Tuesday 3 October 2023] with a special event at Hartcliffe Way Reuse Shop. The shop is based at Hartcliffe Way Reuse and Recycling Centre, which opened last summer after a multimillion pound investment from Bristol City Council.

The event today sees tips from the challenge brought to life with the help of local influencers and waste experts. Attendees will be able to learn how to turn waste into seed trays from Bristol Waste’s very own allotment influencers, get top tips for charity shop fashion from sustainable stylist Becky Barnes and give upcycling a go with a workshop from The Children’s Scrapstore.

The 30-day email challenge is completely free, and as well as guidance from waste and sustainability experts, those who sign up could also be in with a chance of winning some amazing waste-free prizes, and subscribers who complete the challenge could be in with a chance to win a £100 voucher from Yuup. Participants can sign up any time, and they will get their first challenge the next day.

Councillor Kye Dudd, Cabinet member for Climate, Ecology, Waste, and Energy said: “No matter what announcements are made or what goals are moved at government level, we will not backtrack on our own ambitions. We are committed to helping Bristol waste nothing, building on our city’s record as the best recyclers in the English core cities – with just five recycling boxes! And if you feel the same, why not sign up to the 30-Day Waste Nothing Challenge?”

Kathy Tate, Bristol Waste Sustainability and Innovation Officer says; “It’s easy to assume that making eco-friendly choices automatically comes with a hefty price tag. But the Waste Nothing Challenge is here to debunk that myth. Our challenge doesn’t just focus on the environment, but on your wallet too, with our experts carefully creating challenges that save you money as well as reducing waste.”

Data from Bristol Waste’s previous Waste Nothing challenges, and city-wide behaviour change campaigns, has shown that small, everyday changes are the best way to build habits that last. The Waste Nothing Challenge focuses on these simple activities, such as where to store food to make it last longer or how to change up your bathroom routine to cut the plastic.

With challenges written by charity City To Sea, sustainable stylist Becky Barnes and chef and author Shane Jordan, along with Bristol Waste’s behaviour change and sustainability experts, there’s something for everyone.

If you think you’re up for the challenge, all you have to do is sign up online at www.bristolwastecompany.co.uk/waste-nothing-challenge

Main photo: Bristol Waste

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