Did you know the average UK household throws away 22% of their weekly food shop? This adds up to £700 per year! This food waste is a huge factor in climate change. Understanding Food Waste As I mentioned, the UK has a major issue with food waste. The industry itself produces approximately 1.9 million tonnes … Read more
Welcome to day one of Zero Waste Week. Knowledge is power! So today’s challenge is to read an article about the effects of landfill on climate change. And I have made it really easy! Just keep reading… *The rest of this post was kindly written by Aaron Green for my blog in support of Zero … Read more
Yay, it’s here again! Zero Waste Week begins on Monday. Some of you might know that this isn’t my first time as an ambassador for this and I hope not my last. The strong focus on keeping waste away from the landfills, and our oceans, is one I firmly believe in. Last year the focus … Read more
Many households want to be more eco-friendly but are often put off by the belief that it will be very difficult. But being eco-friendly doesn’t have to be difficult; you might be surprised by just how easy it can actually be! Every household, whether it houses a single person or a family of five, can … Read more
Are you looking to make changes to help the planet? There are plenty of people in the same situation as you, especially as the topic of climate change and global warming has become even more frequent. More than likely, you will have completed your own research to help you understand the condition of the planet … Read more
This article provides 6 recipes for making eco-friendly cleaning products at home. These DIY solutions are better for the environment and more cost-effective than commercial products. Recipes include an all-purpose cleaner, stain remover, citrus degreaser, window washing solution, fabric softener, and a bonus laundry detergent recipe.
In December 2018 I gave up meat. This was a month after finishing Keto, a diet where I found myself leaning heavily on very fatty means. To be clear, Keto can work for vegetarians and vegans but at the time, that wasn’t an option. So, how did I get from point a to point b? … Read more
My dad has no formal qualifications in construction but he is naturally very DIY minded and loves a good project to get his hands on and teeth into. I remember him spending hours tinkering around with cars, doing lottle repairs and improvements around the house, or making things for the garden. Back in the 90s, … Read more
I have talked before about the difficulty with balancing the need for convenience at times with a desire to eat healthily and be environmentally-friendly. Ready meals can really ease the pressure of difficult days, but the downside is that plant-based options are sometimes limited, plus the packaging is often not very environmentally-friendly (too much plastic!) … Read more