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Follow our progress in the zero waste challenge. The good, the bad and the downright rotten (usually back of the fridge) stories. We blog our daily events, tips and experiences to show that reducing your household waste is possible, it saves you money and helps to protect the environment.

Apparently, it’s all coming to a head in Bisley

Have you figured out what this fantastic ‘head’ is made from yet? It took me some time - I could see the meat tray face straight away, and the dummies for eyes, I even figured out the nose, but what about the red neck? That had me well and truly stumped.  Read More →

Some zero waste convenience food

Following on from yesterday’s blog post about zero waste week, you might remember that we won’t have much time this week for a la carte cooking.  Read More →

Rob Rees’ tips on reducing food waste

Yesterday, we spoke to Rob Rees, The Cotswold Chef, about zero waste week and food waste. He promised to share some tips with us about how everyone could reduce their food waste at home.  Read More →

The solution to food waste according to J Sainsbury

I’m not sure how I feel about this story (or should I say that there aren’t enough expletives to express myself adequately on a public forum), so I’ll be interested to hear your thoughts.  Read More →

Zero waste week day three - breakfast and meal planning

Some things are just so good they need repeating. I’m talking waffles…..  Read More →

How to remember your reusable shopping bags

One of the simplest ways to ease yourself into a zero waste lifestyle is to start with shopping bags. Using your own reusable bags means you don’t have to keep taking the dreaded disposable plastic carrier bags. It’s an easy thing to master and once you’ve grasped it, you’ll feel so good about yourself you’ll want to take the next rubbish-reducing... 

Kate Edgar shares her zero waste week challenges

I’ve had the opportunity to talk to some wonderful people this week about the Gloucestershire zero waste week challenge. What I keep finding is that we all face different challenges with the week. From time constraints to picky eaters to lack of choice in the shops, there are obstacles to be overcome for everyone who is taking part. I caught up with Kate Edgar... 

My personal commitment to zero waste week

You may well ask what a couple of seasoned zero waste enthusiasts can possibly do during zero waste week that is different to any other week of the year.  Read More →

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