Make sure you check when your local recycling centre, as we will move to longer opening hours this Spring. Refer to your County or City council website for more information!

Today is #InternationalCarrotDay. Yes, you heard us right! Carrots are so versatile, if you need some inspiration why not use them up and create these spicy carrot burgers! lovefoodhatewaste.com/recipe/spicy-c…

Wash, empty & stick to common household packaging & recycling is easy. For anything you’re not sure about, check online at recyclenow.com #RecycleWeek

Plastic is sorted using air jets, and this doesn’t work if there’s liquid inside. Rinse, empty, squash and replace caps to recycle bottles the right way. #RecycleWeek

UK recycling saves as much CO2 each year as taking 3.5 million cars off the road. We all have questions about recycling. Get more answers at recyclenow.com #RecycleWeek

Takeaway trays can be recycled but must be clean! Food makes them hard to recycle & ruins paper. Wash, rinse or wipe containers before recycling. #RecycleWeek

Let's get real about recycling. Be a good recycler: eat, rinse, empty and recycle. Thank you! #RecycleWeek

Peterborough City Council and site operator FCC are appealing to householders to take part in a month-long survey about the Household Recycling Centre. ♻ Let us know what we can improve! 👍 Complete the survey in less than 10 minutes here: orlo.uk/BWWnp'

If you've got some foil wrapped treats, remember to scrunch the foil in to a ball and pop it in your recycling bin! #Halloween #HalloweenRecycling #RECAPReceycles #Cambridgeshire #Peterborough #Recycling #Alupro #FoilRecycling

Don't forget about all the additional recyclables that you might have! Quick rinse and pop them in your recycling bin ⚽️♻️

Have you heard about Martin Lewis MoneySavingExpert #NUPP - No Unnecessary Presents Pact? The idea is that we can take some pressure off by agreeing with friends and family not to buy each other unnecessary presents just for the sake of it 💪🎄youtu.be/MwtJ5a-snvo

This year’s #FoodWasteActionWeek is all about celebrating life’s little wins! Take the quick quiz to find out how making the most of your food can save you time and money, with a chance to win! 👉 lovefoodhatewaste.com/fwaw

Making a meal plan is your first step to being a winner when it comes to dinner! By thinking about how much time you’ll have to cook & who will be out you can save time & save money by using up the foods you already have. #FoodWasteActionWeek

If there’s anything that can get us through #HumpDay it’s that smug feeling of knowing you’ve got your work lunch sorted because you boxed up last night’s leftovers! #WinDontBin #FoodWasteActionWeek

Today is International Women's Day and we're celebrating the great work achieved by the many women who work for us to support residents and make the city a better place to live, work and spend time. Meet: Emily Brown, Waste Technical Officer #EmbraceEquity

Download and use the @KitcheApp to keep track of what you’ve got in the fridge, see how much the food you throw away is costing you, for recipe inspiration and lots more! #FoodWasteActionWeek

Once you’ve made a weekly meal plan including fresh foods you already have, check what you’ve got in your cupboards and write a shopping list for only the things you need. #FoodWasteActionWeek

Can’t finish your chips? Don’t bin them! Chips can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven, whether homemade for from the chippy. #WinDontBin #FoodWasteActionWeek

Batch cooking is a great way to save time and money. Next time you’re cooking a meal that freezes well, make double the amount and put half in the freezer for an easy meal another day. Check out Thebatchlady for tips! #FoodWasteActionWeek

Get two meals from one cooking session by making double and switching other elements. For example chilli with jacket potato one night, and in fajitas the next. #FoodWasteActionWeek