The Wastebook - Online resource for eco-friendly waste disposal
Find out what to do with your rubbish on The Wastebook, one of the most comprehensive regional waste guides available on the net. It’s meant to cover North London and some of the Home Counties, but they have phenomenal info and tips for the eco-conscious disposer (which should include everyone!). You’ll find tips on how to dispose of pretty much anything in an environmentally friendly way.
Try this one for starters – ever wondered what to do with an old carpet? Continue reading for some brilliant ideas.
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Old carpets can be placed on top of your compost heap to keep the heat in. Man-made fibres will not rot, but carpets made from cotton or wool will decompose and compost eventually. Pieces of carpet can also be laid on garden plots to kill weeds by depriving them of sunlight.
