In this section we offer practical suggestions for all of us to live a more sustainable life.
If you have a good idea to add or know of local initiatives to reduce, reuse or recycle which we have missed, please do let us know by emailing info@zerocarbonllanidloes.org.uk
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
We all need to consume less generally. When we do buy things, we should aim to buy:
- As locally as possible, to support local businesses and to cut down on the carbon associated with packaging and transportation
- As seasonally as possible in terms of food – to cut the carbon associated with airfreighting or shipping from abroad and to reduce the carbon used in growing fruit and veg in heated greenhouses
- Second hand if possible – for example through freecycle and second hand sites, charity and second hand shops, vintage fairs and market stalls
- As good quality and long lasting as we can afford
- With as little packaging as possible
Food & Drink
Community Fridge, Llanidloes
What: Food that would otherwise go to waste is collected from supermarkets and available for free
Where: At the Hanging Gardens, Bethel Street, Llanidloes
When: 9.00 – 16.00 Wednesday – Saturday
Darren Tonks, Llanidloes
What: Bottled milk available
Where: Tonks Fruit & Veg, Longbridge Street, Llanidloes
When: 9.00 – 17.00 Monday – Saturday
Natural Foods, Llanidloes
What: Bottled organic milk available. Refill service for cleaning and laundry liquids. Packaging free hand soaps
Where: Natural Foods, Great Oak Street, Llanidloes
When: 9.00 – 17.00 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday; 9.00 – 15.30 Sat; Closed Wed
The Store Cupboard, Llanidloes
What: Plastic and packaging free shopping. Bring your own container, bag or bottle and fill up. Paper bags available. Bottled milk available to order
Where: within Woosnam & Davies Newsagents, Longbridge Street, Llanidloes
When: 6.00 – 17.30 Mon – Thurs; 6.00 – 18.00 Fri & Sat; 7.00 – 12.00 Sunday
2nd Hand Shops and Other Resources
Llanidloes Chartered Market
What: Street market with lots of stalls, including some selling packaging-free and second hand items
Where: Great Oak Street, Llanidloes
When: Saturday morning
Magik Incorporated Resource Centre, Newtown
What: A recycling centre and arts and crafts shop
Where: 1, The Cross, Newtown SY16 2LS
When: 9.30 – 16.30 Mon – Fri; 9.30 – 16.00 Saturday
Recycle, Repurpose, Reuse Shop, Llanidloes
What: Second hand/Reuse shop with a mix of items new, vintage and interesting
Where: 5, High Street, Llanidloes
When: 9.30 – 18.00 Monday – Sunday
There are also a number of charity shops and antique shops in Llanidloes, an annual vintage fair at the Minerva, Llanidloes and a number of buy and sell sites on Llanidloes & Newtown Facebook groups.