Donate unwanted items to charity

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Giving things away can be difficult, but it shouldn't be! It's also a great chance to get rid of all of that clutter, and you get to help a charity too...

Useful links:

• Find out how to get a £5 voucher to spend in M&S when you donate your clothes to Oxfam.
• Visit the Cancer Research UK website to search for your local store.
• Visit the Help the Aged website to search for your local store.

Wrap your presents Japanese-style

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Furoshiki, a type of traditional Japanese wrapping cloth, looks great and is eco-friendly. Click here for more information.

Use your recycling facilities

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Make use of your council's recycling collection scheme to recycle plastic, glass, cans, and paper.

Where to find out more:

• Visit the Recycle for London website for practical information on recycling in the capital.

Take large items to your local Reuse and Recycling Centres

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This is a great way to make use of old electrical equipment and furniture (click here for more information on recycling centres in London).

Send us your suggestions

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Please contact us to share your ideas and suggestions for recycling and reusing.