Compost bins from only £8

HOW to order your binYou can order your bin in oneof three ways:online: 8 www.wasteawarescotland.org.ukor call: ( 0845 076 0223quoting ref: AD-ZWS-01or fill in the order form overleafCalls are charged at UK local rate and lines are open9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.Please fill in this form, placein an envelope and sendto Freepost WRAP.If you don’t have a garden, or already have a compostbin, why not pass this leaflet on to family or friendswho might be interested in this special offer?HOW to make the bestquality compostStep 1 – Placing your binIt’s best to site your bin on a level,well-drained spot, as this allows excesswater to drain out. Placing your bin ina partially sunny spot can help speedup the composting process.Step 2 – Put these inLike any recipe, your compost relies onthe right ingredients to make it work.Ideally you should have a mix of:50% green waste - vegetable peelings,fruit scraps, grass cuttings and tea bags50% brown waste - egg shells, paperand cardboard.Deliveryis free forall binsStep 3 – Making good compostIf your compost is too wet, add morebrowns. If it is too dry, add some greens.Add cardboard items such as egg boxes tocreate air pockets and if possible, mix yourcompost occasionally.Step 4 – Using your compostYour compost should be ready in 6-18months. Finished compost is black andcrumbly and has an earthy smell.Composting is an easyway to make your gardenmore beautiful.The Home Composting campaign is funded by the Scottish Government as part of their commitmenttowards a Zero Waste Scotland, and this allows us to offer you a range of compost bins at reducedprices. To find out more please visit www.itsourfuture.co.uk£8 £10 £20 £30Compost binsfrom only £8£8 £10£20Free KitchenCaddy withBin Order£30Zero Waste Scotland is the new programme created by the Scottish Governmentto support delivery of its Zero Waste Plan. Keep Scotland Beautiful is anoperating name of Environmental Campaigns (Scotland).Scottish Charity Number SC030332.CompostConverter 220(MRSP - £39.00)Suitable for small gardens220 litres - H90cm x D74cmMade from 100%recycled materialCompostConverter 330(MRSP - £49.00)Most popular family bin330 litres - H100cm x D80cmMade from 100%recycled materialKomp 200(MRSP - £71.00)Suitable for small gardens200 litres - H80cm x W54cmMade from 100%recycled materialPrinted on 100% recycled paperKomp 800(MRSP - £152.00)Perfect for larger gardens.800 litres - H85cm x 129cm x 129cm6 sided with hinged lid.Marbled green.Made from 100%recycled material.

WHY compost at home?Benefits of composting at homeIt reduces waste sent to landfill.It saves money by avoidinghaving to buy compost.It provides a free soilconditioner and helpssoil retain moisture.It improves plant health andgrowth - and can increaseyields of fruit, vegetables,flowers and herbs.Reduces the amount ofwaste collected, transportedand processed, which is animportant carbon saving.CompostConverter220WHAT you can compostHome composting is easy. All you need is a 50/50 mix of bothgreen and brown materials in your compost bin.Green materials include:Cut flowersFruit scraps and vegetablepeelingsGarden and house plantsGrass cuttingsTea leaves/bags and coffeegroundsYoung annual weedsIn Scotland, we throwaway 566,000 tonnesof food waste everyyear and of that 69%could have beenavoided if we managed our foodbetter. This is an expensive habit andcosts each household an average of£430 each year!The Love Food Hate Waste campaignhelps you put that money back inyour pocket. Our website is packedwith practical hints and tips andrecipe ideas for reducing food waste.Brown materials include:Paper items which can includescrunched up cardboard,egg boxes, toilet roll tubes,shredded letters, unwantedmail including envelopes withthe windows taken outStraw and hayEgg shellsThe contents of your vacuumcleanerWhat would you do with an extra £430 a year?You can also access our new andexciting tools to help you in yourbattle against food waste.Our iPhone application, portionsize planner and recipe finder forleftovers will ensure you don’t wastea crumb, while our Facebook page,Twitter account and Blog will keepyou up to date with all the latestnews from Love Food Hate Waste,and help you to get involved.Start saving now, visitwww.wasteawarelovefood.org.uk#Cut HerePlease fill in this form, place in an envelope and sendto Freepost WRAP.Cheques should be made payable to WRAP.Con 220 - Quantity Con 330 - QuantityKomp 200 - Quantity Komp 800 - QuantitynameaddressI enclose a cheque for £Or debit myMastercard/Visa/Delta/Switch/Maestro account £Start Date Issue No Expiry DateCard Numberpostcodedaytime tel.From time to time Zero Waste Scotland and your local council may send you FREEuseful information, newsletters, tips and advice to help make composting easyand fun. If you do not wish to receive this information please tick this box.If you prefer us to keep you informed by email, please enter your email addressbelow.Offer limited to 2 bins per household. Expect delivery within 28 days. If you wish to cancel your orderbefore the bin is delivered or if the bin has been delivered and you wish to return it, please phonethe customer care line on 0845 076 0223 within 7 working days. Offer is subject to availability andcloses end of March 2011, though stocks of some bins are limited and may run out sooner than offerend. Zero Waste Scotland works in partnership to encourage and enable business es and consumersto be more efficient in their use of materials and recycle more things more often. This helpsminimise landfill, reduce carbon emissions and improve our environment. One kitchen caddy perhousehold with bin purchase, whilst stocks last. Actual colour and size of kitchen caddy may vary.Email:AD-ZWS-01Maximum of 2 bins per household