How To Recycle Your Soft Plastic Bags And Wrappings

Recycling plastic bags

Day 40 of 365 Days Of Low Carbon Living – dealing with all those soft plastic bags and wrappings.

Today was a gorgeous early autumn day, the perfect day for a walk.

So I walked to my nearest ‘big’ shops to do one thing: put my modest collection of soft plastics into the special recycling bin there. Continue reading

Choosing Climate-Friendly Food When Eating Out

Hippy Avocado brunch at The Pantry, Middle Brighton, Victoria, Australia

Day 39 of 365 Days Of Low Carbon Living, a case-study in choosing climate-friendly meals.

The other day I was out for brunch with family.  Everything on the menu looked delicious!  How would I choose?

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A Quick Vegetarian Meal With Environmental Benefits From Locally Grown Produce

Borlotti bean and vegetable casserole with grilled Lebanese eggplant

Day 38 of 365 Days Of Low Carbon Living, where I create a delicious and quick vegetarian meal with big environmental benefits from locally grown produce.

One of the best things about summer is the variety of vegetables available.  So many different colours, flavours and textures!

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Why Using A Public Library Is Important For Low Carbon Living

Library books

Day 37 of 365 Days Of Low Carbon Living.

When was the last time you visited your local public library?

If it has been a while, you might find a lot has changed.  You may not even need to go to the library to access some of its services.

There a great community resource and an important component of low carbon living. Continue reading

Why My New Black Pants Are Better Than New

Black pants on white door

Days 35 & 36 of 365 Days Of Low Carbon Living.

Each year my family members offer to each other clothes that we no longer love, need, want or fit. (We’re lucky because we are similar sizes.)

It’s great fun returning to the childhood and teenage joys of trying different clothes and looks – often of things we would never consider if we were in a shop.  And because this all Continue reading