Why Accept All The Plastic Packaging With Your Bread?

Bread in plastic

Day 49 of 365 Days Of Low Carbon Living.

When you buy bread, does it come wrapped in a plastic bag?

For most of us, these days the answer is yes.

Unfortunately, those plastic bread bags are contributing to three big problems: Continue reading

Plant Based Meals Offer New Taste Sensations

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Vegan Roast Veggie StackDay 45 of 365 Days Of Low Carbon Living.

There are plenty of benefits from eating less meat (that is, a plant-based diet).

In fact, a plant-rich diet is one of the best everyday actions we can take as individuals to reduce damage to the Continue reading

Fast, Quick, Clean, Free Way To Sun-Dry Fruit

Plum pieces on aluminium foil tray, ready for sun-drying

Day 43 of 365 Days Of Low Carbon Living – an easy way to sun dry fruit the easy way.

Summer in my garden usually means a bounty of fruit. Particularly reliable are my plum trees. The question then becomes how to use – or preserve – all the fruit all so none goes to waste. Continue reading

BYO Containers For Less Waste And Pollution

sacks of dried beans & grains

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Day 42 of 365 Days Of Low Carbon Living – using BYO containers.

How often do you bring your own (BYO) container?

Have a look at what goes into your ‘rubbish’ bin.  Chances are that an awful lot of it is plastic packaging from food and other groceries.

How big is the problem – and what can you do about it? Continue reading

9 Reasons To Use Your Tired Vegetables – And How You Can Do It

Cooking up tired vegetables

Day 41 of 365 Days Of Low Carbon Living – using tired vegetables.

When you clean out your fridge, are you scared what you might find in your crisper? What do you do with your tired vegetables? Continue reading