Buy Nothing New Month 2026
Buy Nothing New Month is a campaign which aims to encourage residents and businesses to live more sustainably. And to consider their effects of their spending habits on the planet.
The campaign challenges people to prevent and reduce the waste they generate by buying nothing new for 1 month, and to make use of the things they already have. For example by repairing, upcycling, reusing or donating things they no longer want or need.
Buy Nothing New Month encourages people to prioritise other measures above recycling waste, such as preventing it in the first place, and reducing items that could become waste – while also saving money.
How to get involved
We're encouraging residents and businesses to sign up to the campaign to receive free weekly emails containing handy tips, and a free digital free resources pack.
Spread the word
Whether you choose to host a clothes swap, upcycle a piece of furniture or have a go at repairing old clothing, we would love to hear how you are taking part.
You can find lots of useful tips on our website like:
- reusing items [ADD LINK]
- repairing items
- upcycling items [ADD LINK]
What you can do in Buckinghamshire
You can find lots of Zero Waste businesses on our map (including second hand and refill shops).
You can donate items for reuse at all 10 Household Recycling Centre and there are shops at Aston Clinton and High Wycombe HRCs.
The Waste Hierarchy is a scale of how waste is managed from most preferred to least preferred.
View more information about the campaign on the Keep Britain Tidy website.