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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.

How to love waste free cooking, by Christine

Christine teaches us how to fall in love with waste free cooking Our third guest article this week is from Christine who writes her “Simple Savvy” blog. Christine shares idea for organising your life and going green and weaves them together to show you the art of simplifying. Today Christine shares her thoughts on how to turn cooking from a chore into... 

The cost of your daily cup of coffee on the landfill

Rachel shares her thoughts on disposable coffee cups Our second guest article this week is from Rachel Bee. Rachel is mum to three rapidly sprouting children and a small impish puppy and a  working as a childbirth teacher, doula and freelance writer in Edinburgh. She has been living a nomadic existence with the family for the last five years in Belgium and then the... 

Maisie’s tips for reducing food waste

THe lovely Maisie; writing our first guest post of the week! I’m taking a break from writing this week in honour of Cattus Green who died last Friday. However, there will still be some great material on the site as I  am excited to be sharing some wonderful guest posts. Our first post comes from Maisie. Maisie has been one of our regular readers and commenters... 

Zero waste flea treatment

Mrs Green and Pussus Green Poor old Pussus Green; she’s had a bit of a time of it lately with her health. She had ticks in the summer, fleas, as you know, a month ago and this week has been at death’s door. She sits in doorways between two rooms. Part of her is of this world and another part has moved on; sitting in the doorways is so symbolic.  Read More →

Food waste Friday

Mouldy cheese; one of our three food waste items this week You might remember last week’s food waste was a bit shameful. Well I have to say it’s not a whole lot better this week.  Read More →

Free magazines for all our readers

Free magazines for everyone This week we talked about freebies for businesses by bringing you news about Scrap Shop. Today it’s your turn! This week I discovered, through a user on the Green Parent forum, a way for everyone to get their mitts on a free online magazine.  Read More →

Disposable nappy recycling in the UK

Recycling nappies to make roof tiles! It’s no surprise that a recent survey showed 95% of parents wanted disposable nappy recycling as part of their standard household kerbside collection. It seems guilt runs high among parents when it comes to ditching disposables in the landfill; with 93% of parents feeling unease when throwing nappies in the bin. And yes,... 

Freebies for businesses!

Matt Roper; founder of Green Buying and Scrap Shop It’s not often businesses get offered something for nothing, but I bring Glad tidings of good news; or something like that. This week I caught up with Matt Roper, Founder of Green Buying. Green Buying sell products for businesses to encourage them to be more sustainable. You’ll find eco cleaning products,... 

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