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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.

Have we got news for you!

Join in and win! Morning everyone, I’m really excited to be officially announcing the third annual National Zero Waste Week and what a week we have lined up! The week commences 6th September and the theme is ‘Cooking for Victory!’  Read More →

Electronic Recyclers International

Houston, we have a problem. John Shegerian has recognised it and he intends to offer the solution with his innovative company Electronic Recylers International (ERI). John recognises that we are facing an e-waste crisis. We all love our gadgets, in fact they seem to be necessary to function in 21st century life, but built in obselescnce and a massive turnover of the... 

Got a glut? Want a glut?

Tania from Swap Crop This week I’ve been speaking to Tania who, along with her Mother in Law, Rosemary, are on a mission to reduce food waste and feed the nation! Rosemary has loved making jam and chutney for as long as she can remember. As a child barely able to see over the kitchen table, she used to help her mother make jam and fondly remembers seeing all... 

Not your usual holiday snaps

We popped down to Devon for our annual fix of sun, sea and sand a while ago. Little Miss Green camped with a couple of friends and Mr Green and I stayed in one of the friend’s houses and at a local mobile home park. We had beautiful weather; perfect in fact. Every day was filled with cloudless blue skies and a cool northerly breeze  Read More →

The future’s in safe hands

Nick Price; recycling officer at Tetra Pak Sometimes, when you read the newspaper and hear the TV news, you wonder if the future of the environment is in safe hands. Fortunately, the future of Tetra Pak recycling is in excellent hands! Jenny Walden, who you have all met on the site, has gone to pastures new and sitting in her executive chair with “Recycling Officer”... 

What do a carrier bag and chandelier have in common?

Jane's upcycled creation from plastic bags and a chandelier I was privileged to be asked to judge a fantastic reuse competition this month. Karen, over on Makers Online ran her “Trash to treasure upcycling”  and the lucky winner could win £200. Karen describes upcycling as the art of turning something that would otherwise go in the bin into a brand... 

Green is good, right?!

Chantal Cooke - Passion for the Planet What happens when the top rated green radio shows from the UK and the US get together? Over on Green is Good Fm the other week, John and Mike interviewed Chantal Cooke from Passion for the Planet and what a great show it was! Chantal’s show started in 2002, way before green was mainstream. Ahead of her time, Chantal felt... 

Jeremy Irons talks about the plastic bag

Let's put an end to this How could I resist the charming voice of Jeremy Irons, talking us through the life of the plastic bag? Heal the Bay is run by a passionate and compassionate group of people in Santa Monica who want to protect marine life and heal the environment from pollution.  Read More →

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