Accessibility Statement for Rubbish Less

At Rubbish Less, we are committed to making our website and digital content as accessible as possible for everyone in the Rubbish Less area and beyond. We aim to provide an inclusive online experience that supports people with different access needs, devices, and browsing preferences. Our goal is to make it easier for visitors to find information, understand content, and complete tasks with confidence.

We strive to align our website with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA. This means we work to make content perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. In practice, this includes clear structure, readable text, meaningful page layouts, and consistent navigation. We review the accessible Rubbish Less experience regularly so that improvements can be made over time.

Our website is designed to support screen-reader users by using logical heading order, descriptive link text where possible, and content that can be interpreted accurately by assistive technologies. We aim to avoid barriers such as missing labels or confusing page structure. We also consider how images, icons, and other visual elements are presented so that important information is not lost for users who rely on audio output.

Keyboard accessibility is an important part of our approach. The website is intended to be navigable using a keyboard alone, including moving through menus, links, and interactive elements without requiring a mouse. We work to ensure that focus states are visible and that users can move through pages in a predictable order. This helps people who use alternative input methods and supports a smoother browsing experience for many visitors.

How We Support Accessibility

We take a practical approach to accessibility by considering design, content, and functionality together. This includes using clear language, sufficient colour contrast, and layouts that adapt to different screen sizes. We also aim to keep pages organised, so users can quickly identify headings, sections, and key actions. In the Rubbish Less environment, accessibility is treated as an ongoing responsibility rather than a one-time task.

Some parts of the website may still require improvement, and we recognise that accessibility needs can vary. If you experience any difficulty using the site, or if you need information in a different format, we welcome accessibility requests and will consider them carefully. Reasonable adjustments may include alternative presentation of content or support with a specific page or feature.

Ongoing Commitment

We aim to test and review content with accessibility in mind, including updates to structure, page consistency, and compatibility with assistive technology. While we work hard to meet WCAG 2.1 AA, some areas may be improved further as the site evolves. We value an approach that is thoughtful, practical, and responsive to users in the Rubbish Less area.

If you need this statement or any part of our website in an alternative format, or if you encounter an accessibility issue, please use the contact route provided on the main website. Accessibility requests will be handled with care and treated as important. We do not include personal contact details here, but support options are made available through the website’s standard contact process.

This accessibility statement is reviewed periodically to reflect updates to the site and to support continued improvement. Our intention is to keep the accessible Rubbish Less experience as clear, usable, and inclusive as possible for all visitors, including those using screen readers, keyboard navigation, and other assistive tools.