CDs

Reduce - If you are using CDs for data storage, look into using DVDs instead - you can store more data while using less material, thereby reducing the number of discs needed.

If you use CDs and DVDs primarily for music and movies, rent them or purchase used CDs and DVDs. Each time the discs are re-used, it reduces the number of discs that need to be manufactured and disposed of.

Re-use - In addition to the obvious re-burning of re-writable CDs and DVDs, you can re-use CDs and DVDs for a variety of craft projects. They are very easy to cut into any shape with ordinary household scissors and can be decorated with a variety of markers and paints.

Recycle - CDs, DVDs and their jewel cases can be recycled at all of the permanent Household Waste Recycling Sites in West Sussex. Look out for blue wheeled bins with an orange coloured sticker on the front. Cases and the CDs are pelletized, then end up as alarm casings or automotive reflective headlights.