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

Image: Daniel_Nebreda, Pixabay

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

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