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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 turn an old pillowcase into a shopping bag
When is a pillowcase not a pillowcase? My friend Sharon is a bit of a whizz on the old sewing machine. Not only that but she rustles up a mean meal in the kitchen too. And if that’s not all, she thinks nothing of doing the housework in a pair of stilleto shoes (let’s hope she hasn’t got soft wood floors like I have). Read More →
It’s a decluttering time of year …
Mrs Green declutters for autumn I don’t know about you, but as well as a spring clean, I like to do an autumn declutter and cleanse here at zero waste towers. We’ll naturally be spending more time indoors so I want it to be my sanctuary. I don’t want to put up with clutter or be surrounded by things I no longer love. Running a wood burner creates...
Is this the end of junk mail?
Are DEFRA putting an end to junk mail? It must be getting closer to THAT time of year. You know the one. The one beginning with “C”? Read More →
Reusing / recycling paper ideas please!
Help Jennifer reuse a pile of paper A couple of weeks ago, a new reader asked a question on our FAQs page. Jennifer wrote “What can I do with a ton of paper that’s printed/written on one side? Now I’ve finished college I have loads of it. I’m planning to use the blank sides as scrap paper, but there’s only so much scrap paper I can...
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
