Panda along with Repak, would like to remind you of a few things you could do to make your recycling efforts go even further.

Recycle More by doing more of what you are doing by increasing the range of materials you regularly recycle.

In particular learn more about what can be placed in your recycling bin by familiarising yourself with what will be accepted in your bin. You can see the list on what should go in your different coloured bins in your area in the ‘Household’ area of this site.

Recycle more regularly from other areas of the house other than just from the kitchen.

Research shows that 96% of adults recycle regularly from the kitchen but this falls to 35% for the bedroom, 52% for the bathroom, and 20% for the home office or study. By recycling more from other areas around the house we can increase Irelands recycling rates.

When recycling, remember 3 things. Wash, squash and pop!

• 1. Wash - Wash away any food or liquid residue in glass jars, plastic bottles, food cans, beverage bottles and glass bottles to prevent contamination of other materials from unwanted leftovers.
• 2. Squash - If it squashes – squash it! Materials such as cardboard boxes, plastic milk bottles, detergent bottles, shampoo bottles, Tetra Pak cartons and aluminium cans can all be squashed. This helps you get more into your recycle bin and helps the efficiencies of collections.
• 3. Pop - Then pop it into your recycle bin for collection at your house or to be brought to your nearest recycling facility.