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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.

October is recycle your bra month!

October is bra recycling month in the US Last year we shared 7 ways to recycle your bra and some of you shared your own links in the comments section. October is the 2nd Annual Bra Recycling Month in the US, which is a great opportunity for women to recycle their bras whilst bringing awareness to domestic violence and breast cancer. Bra Recycling Month 2010 concluded... 

zero waste electricity?

Oh man, Though shalt not covet and all that, but when I see a house roof covered in solar panels I don’t mind admitting I get all Mrs Green in more ways than one. We have two small solar panels at home, they provide power for LED lighting downstairs at zero waste towers and recently we’ve been toying with the idea of getting some more.  Read More →

Mrs Green’s green round up

Mrs Green shares her 'green' stories It’s time to share the link love. There are so many great stories out on the Internet, and wonderful people spreading the ‘green’ message. So without further ado, here are some stories that captured my imagination recently:  Read More →

zero waste sweets

There are over 1000 posts in the archives and as we’re regularly getting new readers to the site, so what better way for me to remind you of things than recycle my own content? (It also means less work for me ) With the shops groaning with ‘halloween’ erm, ‘treats’ I thought it was time for us to do a bit of serious zero waste sweet... 

Love Food Pledge

If you’re mourning the loss of this year’s zero waste week and are now sitting twiddling your thumbs, you’ll be pleased to hear news from Esther Fisher, Community Engagement Officer at Wastewatch. Wastewatch is a sustainability charity and Esther contacted me to tell me about the recent launch of a Love Food Hate Waste campaign in West London. The... 

What’s the oldest thing you’ve ever eaten?

Sell By dates to be binned A newspaper headline caught my eye last week as I was paying for fuel. It was to do with “sell by” and “display until” dates being scrapped in a bid to prevent £12bn worth of food being binned every year. “Use By” and “Best Before” will stay (although if I had my way the ‘best before’... 

Reuse, refresh, repurpose

Kristen - the Frugal Girl As you know I’m a huge fan of Kristen, over at Frugal Girl. Her website is amazing with a host of fans all clamouring to read the latest frugal wisdom. It was Kristen who got me accountable for my food waste with her food waste Friday and she who has inspired me with her creativity and cheerful disposition for the past 3 years.  Read More →

Mrs Green’s recycling surf

Mrs Green shares some green links! I’ve found some great posts on the Internet this week from eco warriors across the globe. From home made toothpaste to challenging climate deniers; have a browse and enjoy!  Read More →

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