A new consultation has opened asking for views, ideas, challenges and suggestions on what steps need to be taken by residents, businesses and organisations to help Wales become a universal culture of repair and re-use.
Commissioned by Welsh Government, WRAP Cymru’s ‘Towards a Universal Culture of Repair and Re-use in Wales’ consultation is now open, and closes on Sunday 20 October 2024.
What does a ‘Universal Culture of Repair and Re-use’ mean?
Sadly the practice of buying new, using briefly, and disposing quickly is widespread in Wales, as it is in the rest of the UK and other wealthy, Western countries, and the mass production of products has led to significant damage to our environment.
The ’Beyond Recycling Strategy’ in Wales looks to change this by moving towards “a universal culture of re-use, repair and remanufacture within our communities and town centres.”
Wrexham residents, businesses and organisations are being invited to share their thoughts on the ways this can be achieved in Wales.
“Help to protect and preserve our environment”
Cllr Terry Evans, Lead Member for Environment, said: “The consultation is a chance for you to share your opinions and ideas on how we can make re-use, repair and remanufacture a bigger part of our communities, which will help to protect and preserve our environment. Ahead of taking the survey, we recommend you read the summary report to give you some extra context.”
Remember, you’ve got until Sunday 20 October 2024 to have your say. None of your personal details will be shared from this survey.
Have you visited the re-use shop lately?
If you’re looking to get on board with reusing, you should pay a visit to the Nightingale House Hospice reuse shop.
It’s based in Bryn Lane Recycling Centre, and it’s open between 9am and 5pm, seven days a week!
At the reuse shop you can buy a host of preloved items that are in great condition, such as sporting equipment, hoovers, prams, furniture, bikes, garden furniture, and televisions at excellent value.
All donated items are cleaned and safety tested before being sold back at the re-use shop, so it’s well worth a visit.
Or if you’re looking to get rid of items rather than buy, have you thought about donating?
By donating your unwanted items you will be supporting the services that Nightingale House Hospice provide in the Wrexham, Flintshire and East Denbighshire to Barmouth and the border towns.
From books and bikes to children’s toys and homeware, anything that you no longer use, but that could come in handy to someone else, is more than welcome at the reuse shop.
You can donate to the re-use shop at any of the three recycling centres in Wrexham; just speak to one of the attendants who’ll point you to where you can make your donation.
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