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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.
Weekly weigh in, Year 1, week 21
Mr Green holding our landfill waste for this week Another week has spun around the calender and our goal of having our bin emptied only once this year is getting more difficult by the day. Some of you have suggested we simply go for as long as we can before lugging our bin to the kerbside, but now we have a couple of national newspapers watching us, we’re determined...
Food waste Friday - always read the small print
Maplel Syrup - refrigerate after opening After a resounding success last week with zero food waste; I got caught out! I use a lot of alternative sweeteners in baking such as fructose, agave syrup and honey. Ages ago I bought some maple syrup to use in place of golden syrup in recipes. I used a little of it in one recipe and put it in the cupboard. Read More →
Win a holiday of a lifetime with Tetra Pak
Back in June, we told you about Tetra Pak’s ‘How do you squash yours’? competition. The aim of the competition is to remind people how they can recycle their Tetra Pak cartons in the most eco friendly way possible and there’s still time for you to take part! By squashing Tetra Pak cartons, it gives everyone the chance to recycle more and means...
Tetra Pak cartons to carry the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) label!
Tetra Pak cartons to carry FSC logo Recently we had a guest post from Jenny Walden, Tetra Pak recycling officer, about their latest recycling news. We promised to keep you in the know about any updates. Now we can share that over 1.5 billion Tetra Pak cartons are to carry the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) label! Read More →
Decluttering and zero waste by Russell
October 22, 2009 by Mrs Green
In category Blog, Guest Posts
Russell Davis; cognitive hypnotherapist talks about decluttering the zero waste way My guest post today is from Russell Davis who is Cognitive Therapist with his own practise in West London. He is passionate about injustice to people and the environment. Today Russell is going to share some wonderful ideas about decluttering. I am taking notes and going to apply...
Buy One Get One Free - bad news for zero waste?
Buy One Get One Free - later; says Tescos I read an intriguing story yesterday about Tescos. Buy One Get One free are great for the bargain hunters who are not satisfied until they’ve got something for nothing, but they are not always so good for the environment. In fact, as a zero waste fan I hate the offers! Read More →
Say No to Phonebooks
Say No to phonebooks by signing the petition We’ve talked about phone books and Yellow pages a lot on myzerowaste. Many of us have opted out of receiving them, but still find them on the doormat when we get home. Some of us, mentioning no names, have been known to chase the delivery person down the street, wielding the directory like an axe in their direction! Read More →
Green craft magazine review
October 19, 2009 by Mrs Green
In category Blog, Product reviews
Creative reuse for cereal boxes from Green Craft magazine I am like a kid in a sweet shop with this review! I stumbled across a fabulous publication called ‘Green Craft” magazine. Published by Stampington and Company, this magazine is all about turning your trash into treasure! Read More →
Getting Top Dollar when recycling your mobile phone
Never judge a book by its cover
Mrs Green recycles breakfast
Do solar panels really work during the winter?
is zero waste fuel here?
Recycling in the garden
Mrs Green reflects on E.ON Innovation
Reducing waste at work
