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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.

It’s time for a game of Eco Trumps!

Get on your bike and reduce your carbon footprint Little Miss Green loves nothing more than to thrash me at a game of Top Trumps. Unfortunately I have to endure Jacqueline Wilson ones. As a young child with an older brother I had to put up with racing cars and aeroplanes. Fortunately I’ve been rescued by a lady called Paula who has sent me the perfect stocking... 

Mrs Green talks a load of rubbish

Janez Potocnik has a natter with Mrs Green Today I’m meeting Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for the Environment for a ’round table’ discussion. Our intimate little group will include representatives from Business Green, Guardian Sustainable Business Forum and Forum for the Future. We’ve all been chosen for our “interest and specialist... 

Mrs Green blows a gasket

The lesson of the paper shredder Granddad Green’s nickname is “Eyeore”. If there’s a problem to be had or a pessimistic though to be shared, Granddad Green is your man.  If he hasn’t got something to worry about, he’ll create something.  Read More →

The eco friendly, zero waste period

Making your period zero waste Morning lovelies. Did you read about the recent Kimberley Clark recall on one of their Kotex tampon ranges? Straight from the horses mouth, these tampons were manufactured with a raw material contaminated with a bacterium which could cause health risks including vaginal infections, urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease... 

Mr Green gets out his sewing kit

As you will be aware from reading my zero waste, I’m no seamstress. I deeply admire people who can sew clothes, knit, crotchet and seem to have a host of on-going projects making beautiful items. Sadly I was way at the back of the queue when the crafty genes were being dished out.  Read More →