Alternatives to binliners/plastic bags

Souk08

Hi,

I'm very new to recycling and not sure what to do with the stuff I can't recycle. I'm not able to compost so just pop my waste in a carrier bag and in the big communal bin but I know this isn't a great option either. My kitchen is in with my lounge so can't leave things lying around for days as they will smell. Any ideas? Thanks.

Fire_Fox

Neutradol powder (pound shops) can also be used in bins and is really effective: the only thing I won't leave in the bin in the flat is meat scraps. Not sure how 'green' Neutradol is so you could try bicarbonate of soda or this:
http://www.wow-wow.co.uk/shop/eco-cleaning-and-utility/utility/enviro-binfresh-disinfectant-powder.htma
For bin liners I use these from Wilkinsons, good price and very sturdy:
http://www.thegreensack.co.uk/

choille

Wrap stuff in newspaper & put it in your outside bin before it starts to smell.

I keep bags that loo rolls come in & use those as bin liners & empty my bin regularly. It's amazing how, even though you're really careful, how many wrappings that can be used as bin bags/liners. Even though I try to cut down on packaging it's just about unavoidable.
I'm lucky in that I have hens & a compost bin & cats for meat scraps so I only really bin plastic - and that's because there's no recycling facility here for that.