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WESTLEA
Action at Home family reduce rubbish 'Weigh-in
Elizabeth Clark
Last month we met Kristianne Drake, Steve Brown and their son Work-out
Roan, the family from Westlea who have signed up for the Action at Paint effects specialist
Home environmental challenge. Every month they are tackling an Weigh less
issue and seeing if they can change the way they live. Catherine Rice & unique designs
of Wiltshire Agenda 21 describes how the family are reducing waste. Follow Rosemary's
in decorating new low-fat eating plan
The average household pro-
which now includes treats.
duces a tonne of rubbish each year. Colour washing, frottage & Combine this with exercise & watch
If every British household reduced dragging, marbling, gilding, the pounds and inches disappear!
waste by 30%, there would be 1 crackle glaze, distressing, textured Classes in West Swindon
million bin lorry trips fewer to finishes, stone effects and more. and Wootton Bassett
landfill sites. So how can you gen- Walls, floors, furniture, Contact Wendy on (01793) 877750
erate less waste? even kitchen cupboards
Kristianne, Steve and Roan have Membership Pack £6.00
Class Fee £4.25
Free estimates
been tackling their rubbish bin with Exercise-only £3.25A1& PtaonaiyConley
the help of the Action at Home Tel: 01793 529192 (no membership) _ / rte ' sd C16,
/
waste pack. Mobile: 07881 628809 Booking advisable %
The first thing they did was stop
their junk mail. You can remove
your details from mailshot files by Kristianne with Roan and friend
writing to the Mailing Preference Christopher Warren recycling their
Christmas cards at Westlea School
Service, Freepost 22, London W1E s4CaG SE1GUGCes
7EZ. If you want to avoid mailing The family combine shopping
lists, why not use that great source trips with a visit to the recycling FIRST STOP FOR DUNCAN
of information, the local library. banks. At the West Swindon Cen- .ICAL EQUIPMENT
Kristianne and Steve always tre, they can recycle glass bottles, SELF DRIVE HIRE
make a list before going shopping cans, paper, textiles, books and foil. rom a 13 amp fuse, cleaner bag Zla Ze4e e«t4e eo wfi4$
and try to avoid over-packaged These are simple steps we can or consumer unit to fridges,
products. Buying loose fruit and all take to reduce our rubbish. "All freezers or vacuum cleaners, Vehicles for Hire at Competitive Rates
vegetables means they both reduce it takes is a bit of organisation. It we offer a fast, efficient Cars • Vans • Lutons • Tail-lifts
packaging, and also choose the best hasn't been much effort and it cer- and personal service. 272 Ermin Street
quality produce. Cartons get re- tainly hasn't cost us any money," my 5 minutes from West Swindon Stratton St. Margaret, Swindon
used to store loose produce in the said Kristianne. Ample free parking Tel: 822193
fridge and they always reuse car- If you would like more tips on 1 The Arcade, High Street
rier bags. Now they are looking at how to reduce your waste, or in- FREE PARKING
the disposable items they use such formation on the Action at Home Wootton Bassett Open Daily 8.30am - 5.30pm
as tissues to see if changes can be scheme, call Catherine Rice at Wilt- Tel: 01793 854378 Sundays 8.30am - 9.30am
made. shire Agenda 21 on 526 244.