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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.

Our good idea (which backfired)

February 27, 2009 by Mrs Green  
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Our good idea (which backfired)

Mr Green and I had an ‘Aha!’ moment in Lidls last week. Picture the scene. A packet of butter kept in the cupboard (because butter from the ‘fridge is so hard it rips holes in your bread) after two or three days. Guess what that looks like.  Read More →

Little and often is the key

February 26, 2009 by Mrs Green  
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Little and often is the key

Geesh, I’m pooped and I should know better. After following a zero waste mission for over 6 months, I STILL have to discipline myself.  Read More →

Weekly weigh in 40

February 25, 2009 by Mrs Green  
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Weekly weigh in 40

I know, I know - I’m late this morning, but you know what? I couldn’t find anything to write about.  Read More →

Who wants £250?

February 24, 2009 by Mrs Green  
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Who wants £250?

Do you? Well I know how you can get it and I have faith that you’re all in with a great chance.  Read More →

Carnival of the Green # 168!

February 23, 2009 by Mrs Green  
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Carnival of the Green # 168!

Roll up! Roll Up; the Carnival of the Green has parked its tents and marquees on our doorstep! And what a plethora of green entertainment and thought provoking articles we have lined up for you today.  Read More →

Sunday roundup 39

February 22, 2009 by Mrs Green  
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Sunday roundup 39

It’s a beautiful day here today; I can feel spring in the air. So much so that I spent an hour in the garden doing a little weeding yesterday. It felt great and I’m looking forward to the spring equinox. It’s also beginning to feel wrong to have the winter picture still up on the site!  Read More →

Mr Green makes seeds

February 20, 2009 by Mrs Green  
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Mr Green makes seeds

Mr Green is a bit partial to the Food Doctor original seed mix. In case you’re not familiar, it’s a selection of seeds (sunflower, sesame, hemp, linseed and pumpkin) roasted in soya sauce.  Read More →

Mmmmmm, what is THIS?

February 19, 2009 by Mrs Green  
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Mmmmmm, what is THIS?

That was the cry from Mr Green as he tucked into my third recipe made with ingredients from our Abel and Cole organic fruit and vegetable box.  Read More →

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