From the amount of food we throw in the bin, to the plastics that we use and what we do with unwanted clothes can all have a big impact on the environment and people’s livelihoods all over the world. But together, we can help to build a better planet.
We’re doing our bit to reduce, reuse and recycle, wherever possible – and we want to help you do the same.
We already send zero waste to landfill and when we do have leftover food, we work in partnership with FareShare to put surplus food to good use. Since 2013, we’ve donated enough food from our stores, depots and home offices to provide over 20 million meals, supporting local charities and people who need it the most.
By reducing plastic on our product ranges, we’re removed over 10,000 tonnes of plastic since 2018. That’s the equivalent of 1 billion plastic bottles!
Discover our hints and tips below so you make a difference too!
Asda's Family Fridge
Did you know, the average family with children could save over £700 a year by not binning food? 70% of food waste occurs in the home, so its important we all take steps to reduce this, helping to save bout our planet and your money. Click on our interactive fridge items below for hints and tips to reduce your food waste.
Small changes can make a big difference – find out more below on what little changes you can make to help create a better planet and save money too!
Reduce
There are lots of ways to reduce the amount of plastic your use, but when we work together, even the smallest of changes can make a big difference.
Fix your caffeine fix Carry a reusable coffee cup or flask. Around 2.5bn coffee cups are thrown away every year in the UK alone – that’s seven million a day!
Bring your own bottle Plastic bottles are one of the most frequently found items on beach cleans globally. The lids commonly end up in seabirds’ stomachs.
Ditch the cling wrap Unlike cling film that cannot be recycled, foil is recyclable. So if you are using foil, make sure you put it in the recycling bin after use!
Reuse
Got a creative way to reuse your waste? You’ll not only reduce your waste but might also stop yourself from having to buy something else as well!
Get organised Wash out old ice-cream tubs and use to store food or keep your pegs, batteries and other bits and bobs organised – you could even decorate the tubs using permanent markers.
Green fingers You can use yogurt pots to grow seeds and hydrate the seeds by using food trays, for water trays. Why not draw a smiley face on the yogurt pot so it looks like you’re growing hair?
Fashion going further £140m worth of clothing goes to landfill in the UK each year, which creates harmful greenhouse gases. But it doesn’t have to end up there… Make your own pair of shorts! Just pop your knee through your jeans to measure up and cut off the bottoms.
Recycle
Recycling doesn’t have to be a chore – get to know the recycling logos and keep an eye out for them. Also check with your local council as some have slight differences as to what you can do.
Recycle| Rinse | Lid/Cap on This label is applied to packaging that is collected by 75% or more of local authorities across the UK. Make sure you rinse off food residue to avoid contamination and keep the lid on if the logo says.
Glass If you’re not able to put in your household recycling, please dispose of glass bottles and jars in a bottle bank, remembering to separate colours.
Recyclable aluminium This symbol indicates that the item is made from recyclable aluminium. Rinse or wipe off any food residue and scrunch foil, tubs and pot lids in to a ball – the bigger the ball, the easier to recycle.
Electrical Waste This symbol means that you should not place the electrical item in general waste. Electrical items can be recycled through a number of different channels. Did you know all household batteries can be recycled, bring them back to Asda drop off points so they can recycle for you?
