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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.

Children as young as 5 say no to incineration in Gloucestershire

Little Miss Green with her masterpiece On a beautiful sunny autumn morning, what better way to spend your time than with like-minded folk? The other night, I read out an email to Mr Green from GlosVAIN (Gloucestershire Vale Against Incineration) who were organising a protest against the proposed incinerator for Gloucestershire at Javelin Park. No sooner had I finished... 

Can a town generate 30% of its energy from renewables?

Harriet Wild from the Wadebridge Renewable Energy Network Last week we introduced you to Harriet Wild from the Wadebridge Renewable Energy Network (WREN). Now we’ve found out a bit more of the fascinating story behind the organisation. After reading the book “The solar century” by Jeremy Legget, Professor Stephen Frankel  from WREN was inspired... 

Mrs Green’s groovy green gadget

More than enough for us AND the neighbours! This week, as well as my ongoing decluttering, I’ve been putting two groovy gadgets to good use in the kitchen to help reduce food waste and save me money. In our garden we inherited two well established apple trees. Sadly they are both bramley cooking apples. Not that I’m not grateful, but there are only so... 

How to recycle a shower head

How to recycle a shower head One of our facebook fans asked about recycling a shower head. Greg is now the proud owner of a new ‘eco’ shower head which helps improve waster conservation, and wants to responsibly dispose of the old one. There is nothing wrong with the old one, it’s just surplus to requirements.  Read More →

Harriet and the Wadebridge Renewable Energy Network

Harriet Wild from the Wadebridge Renewable Energy Network Last week I introduced you to the Wadebridge Renewable Energy Network. What marks out a really worthy project enough to draw attention for funding? If its drive, enthusiasm and belief in change that will benefit the community and environment, then WREN has a formidable asset in Harriet.  Read More →

the true value of recycling

Cheryl Davidson funds her trip of a lifetime - by recycling! The other week I shared a query from a reader about making money recycling aluminium cans. We talked about ideas such as finding a scrap metal merchant and some of you shared your own experiences - especially those of you living in the US.  Read More →

When is a bag not a bag?

Wanted: This man has been caught stealing nectar points from Sainsbury's The other day I was having a natter with a friend of mine when he mentioned an interesting story about reusing his shopping bags in his local Sainsbury’s the other week. Naturally my ears pricked up for some juicy recycling gossip… Steve was going through the self scan checkout... 

Energyshare - sourcing, using and generating renewable energy

Wadebridge Renewable Energy Network wins top green energy award The other week we shared a post about solar energy. Just like waste, energy affects everyone’s lives. We all use it and pay for it every day and with recent price increases, the way we think about energy here in the UK is changing fast. Up and down the country there are already hundreds of people... 

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