DORSET COUNCIL NEWS
Photo by Claire Moore 3_7_2021
Newsletter August 2022
Compost bin offer -£6, plus a second at half price
Composting is great for the environment. It improves soil- helping to create healthy plants and reducing the need to water
and fertilise. It’s easy to make, can save money and you only need a small outdoor space. We are currently offering compost
bins at prices as low as £6 and there is an extra buy-one-get-one-half-price deal (plus delivery). This is for a limited number
of bins so hurry whilst the offer lasts!
Plastic film recycling available at most supermarkets
Good news! You can now recycle your plastics bags and plastic film at recycling points located at most supermarkets. Clean,
used plastic bags and wrapping (like crisp packets and bread bags) are all accepted. Let’s keep plastic out of the environment
Save your money -keep your food waste down
Did you know the average family can save up to £65 per month by cutting down on their food waste? Cutting down on the
amount of food we throw away can help our purses as well as the environment. Simple tips such as writing a list before you go
shopping, storing your food correctly, using the right portions for pasta and rice and using up leftovers can all help to stretch
your budget that little bit further.
Bathroom items can be recycled too
Remember your empties from your bathroom can all be recycled too. Aerosol cans, toilet roll tubes and shampoo bottles can
all go in your recycling bin. Waste-free options are also worth considering, like shampoo bars. There are a wide range of
waste-free shops in Dorset now
Dorset Travel Newsletter
Dorset Police safety teams are holding several FREE events to get their child car seat checked
and have questions answered about child car seats.
Morrison’s supermarket, Weymouth
Wednesday, 13
th
July, 10am – 3pm
Morrison’s supermarket, Bridport
Thursday, 14
th
July, 10am – 3pm
Tesco’s supermarket, Dorchester
Wednesday, 20
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July, 10am – 3pm
The team will be at designated bays within the car park.
Whatever your level of cycling, we’ve got a route to help you explore Dorset by bike
