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June 4, 2008 in section: Uncategorized by Mr Green with 125,826 views
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| Mrs Green talks on Radio Cumbia about food waste I agree with Jane above re cat food. They have a wonderful way of turning tail and waltzing off into the garden if they don’t fancy what is in the cat dish - even if you have just opened the tin. And can come back with the prize of a rat, or mouse [contd.] |
6 | Posted by Jane 2012-02-03 14:21:58 |
| Are electric cars really green (washing)? Another angle to consider is that a lot of resources go into making a new car (and its batteries), so by having two cars, more resources are being tied up when not absolutely necessary. Is there a better way available to you? I gather that you live i [contd.] |
4 | Posted by Julia Goodfellow-Smith 2012-02-02 10:55:21 |
| Recycle plastics thanks to GHS http://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/plastics/closed-loop-expansion-plans-tabled-for-new-year http://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/plastics/plastic-recycling-target-proposals-prompt-concern There are more things happening with rec [contd.] |
27 | Posted by Jane 2012-02-01 19:26:44 |
| How to recycle your Christmas Dinner There were 8 of us for three days. With the turkey we had masses of vegetables - two sorts of potato, roast parsnips and carrots, sprouts with chestnuts, peas, and leeks in white sauce. We had two different stuffings - chestnut and sweetcorn. There [contd.] |
13 | Posted by Jane 2012-02-01 15:33:33 |
| Reusing / recycling paper ideas please! @ Jen: I think it’s better to put paper into the recycling bin than in the compost — this way it can be turned into new paper and saves resources that would otherwise have to be used to make that same paper. And judging from the fact that there are [contd.] |
21 | Posted by Susan 2012-01-31 13:11:50 |
| Help Mary recycle her plastic milk bottle tops locally Take your bags of plastic bottle tops for benefitting others to the Post Office counter in the Coop in Straits Parade, Fishponds Bristol BS16. [contd.] |
13 | Posted by Catherine Din 2012-01-23 15:51:11 |
| 5 ways to recycle plastic milk bottle tops @My Mummy Reviews: Thanks for the info about LUSH. I’ve been looking for a charity in this area that collects but can’t find one so I’ll take them to LUSH instead. [contd.] |
7 | Posted by Melanie Bartlett 2012-01-23 10:22:24 |
| How to reuse and recycle calendars @Jennifer Ward-Pelar: thanks for sharing Jennifer; I think card making is rather fun and using the not-so-nice ones for lists is ideal reuse. Simple but effective  [contd.] |
24 | Posted by Mrs Green 2012-01-22 22:06:19 |
| Aluminium Foil containers - 4 reuse ideas @Jennifer Ward-Pelar: LOL! now there’s a thought  [contd.] |
8 | Posted by Mrs Green 2012-01-22 22:05:40 |
| Talk @Poppy: Poppy, there are times when we have to revert to a few toxic chemicals. Even though we use eco friendly cleaning products throughout zero waste towers, we do still have a bottle of bleach for emerge [contd.] |
262 | Posted by Mrs Green 2012-01-22 22:01:11 |
| 11 ways to reuse and recycle wine corks @Rachel: Like the figures artists use to get proportions of the huyman body? Your idea sounds like a nice project for kids too 
@Susan: Love the flower pot i [contd.] |
40 | Posted by Mrs Green 2012-01-22 21:44:27 |
| How to reduce clingfilm / plastic wrap. @Jane: Love it! We’ve found some small foil containers that are the perfect sizes like this; I love it when that happens - saves money and waste I don’t think I actually own clingfilm anymore - the last [contd.] |
6 | Posted by Mrs Green 2012-01-22 21:41:19 |
| Mrs Green blows a gasket Cars - well I know that we’re better not using them but even so many of us do some of the time. I am concerned that the new MOT rules may mean that cars will be scrapped because of faulty warning lights on the dashboard rather than the actual faults [contd.] |
14 | Posted by Jane 2012-01-22 11:42:22 |
| Little Miss Green writes for the RSPB! Evidence of hope in the world we have made for our children to live in…here comes the future, thank you Verona and family… [contd.] |
6 | Posted by nadine sellers 2012-01-21 19:05:15 |
| The Wendy House Here’s a great story. Make sure you find the beginning. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chiswick-Twilight/255339574505951?sk=info [contd.] |
12 | Posted by Jane 2012-01-19 17:06:59 |
| Happy New Year! Happy New Year! You’ve made an incredible effort and great difference to many. As a hub for like-minded people your website has been invaluable. Unfortunately the downturn will have made it harder for manufacturers to change their packaging and [contd.] |
13 | Posted by Jane 2012-01-18 18:31:53 |
| Mr Green gets out his sewing kit If Mr G really can’t bear to get rid of duvets (and I sympathise - I’m just the same myself) you could at least store them in the loft where they’ll top up your insulation (though mice are the downside of this plan). [contd.] |
19 | Posted by Rachel 2012-01-15 18:33:13 |
| It’s a decluttering time of year … @Teresa: lovely ideas Teresa; glad you’re still focused and motivated [contd.] |
22 | Posted by Mrs Green 2012-01-08 19:56:49 |
| Recycle stamps for charity The Army Of Angels Charity collect used stamps. The organisation support wounded troops who have served in any of the UK’s conflicts. The charity also support the immediate family members of the injured. For more information and to donate your stamps [contd.] |
14 | Posted by Steve Valentine 2012-01-03 15:49:10 |
| Any ideas about recycling vinyl banners? After PVC comes Polycarbonate and Polystyrene as toxic plastics followed by PET. The most benign in HDPE, then Polypropylene and then LDPE. So look for recycling numbers 2,4 and 5. [contd.] |
16 | Posted by Teresa 2011-12-24 15:14:44 |
| Home made shaving cream recipe This recipe does not lather…. what could I add to make it lather? [contd.] |
11 | Posted by momma 2011-12-22 19:10:55 |
| It’s time for a game of Eco Trumps! Now that is a great education gift. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy new year, too. [contd.] |
3 | Posted by Julie Day 2011-12-20 14:46:10 |
| The eco friendly, zero waste period Don’t recommend the sea sponges I started using a few months before I bought the moon cup. I had three and washing them out was tricky when out and about and they wouldn’t dry in time to use again. I would have needed to have had six of them. Only [contd.] |
15 | Posted by Teresa 2011-12-19 19:56:14 |
| Mrs Green talks a load of rubbish Well done, and how exciting that your commissioner is so engaged! Face to face meetings can make a real difference, and you definitely deserve to be at the table. Let us know how it goes! [contd.] |
5 | Posted by Jen 2011-12-15 20:05:58 |
| Excess packaging spotted in Lidls Yesterday in Tesco next to the John West tinned tuna WITHOUT all the liquid (one of the best waste reductions I’ve seen recently) was a new Tesco offering of tuna fillets IN A TIN INSIDE A BOX! Why? The tin had no coloured printing on it but the ca [contd.] |
12 | Posted by Jane 2011-12-14 14:00:08 |
| The Emporers new clothes @Chris: Thanks for commenting Chris and for sharing your thoughts and research with us. Personally I still prefer to use fully recyclable materials and preferably materials made from renewable resources but [contd.] |
29 | Posted by Mrs Green 2011-12-13 18:29:40 |
| What’s the oldest thing you’ve ever eaten? @Mrs Green: Yes the whole bag was brown and hairy inside and even I was questioning whether to use or not to use. Those little sprouts you often find were absolutely NOTHING in comparison! And the gratin [contd.] |
17 | Posted by Jane 2011-12-12 12:56:23 |
| Mrs Green’s groovy green gadget @Jane: thanks for the iplayer tip; will check it out. It isn’t actually our photo in the tree; it’s a stock photo [contd.] |
15 | Posted by Mrs Green 2011-12-12 11:03:32 |
| Children as young as 5 say no to incineration in Gloucestershire @Antonio Pachowko: I understand what you are saying Antonio, but it doesn’t stop my opinion that incinerators are a waste of resources. We are burning materials that could be reused or recycled. As for insu [contd.] |
5 | Posted by Mrs Green 2011-12-12 11:02:48 |
| Can a town generate 30% of its energy from renewables? @Jill: Thanks Jill, sadly they didn’t win the grant but I know it won’t stop their work in the long run [contd.] |
4 | Posted by Mrs Green 2011-12-12 11:00:01 |
| Reduce, reuse, recycling stories @Lara: thanks for the link Lara; very useful. You could compare notes on our recycle stamps for charity post too: http://myzerowaste.com/2010/06/recycle-stamps-for-charity/ [contd.] |
4 | Posted by Mrs Green 2011-12-03 20:11:07 |
| Pinta goes green as supermarkets offer shoppers the chance to buy milk in a bag @Seb: That sounds like a wonderful solution Seb; it would be great if you could find out a way to make it work for you [contd.] |
24 | Posted by Mrs Green 2011-12-03 20:09:29 |
| The shocking truth about Sainsbury’s packaging? @Batou: Sounds like an interesting piece Batou, I’ve not seen it so can’t help you I’m afraid. Let me know if you find it as I’d love to see it [contd.] |
16 | Posted by Mrs Green 2011-11-29 10:03:17 |
| Yellow pages / BT directories @Rich: I send stuff back too, when the sender doesn’t respond. Some companies seem to absorb me constantly returning things to them - BT is one of the worst offenders AND they keep increasing their prices. [contd.] |
18 | Posted by Mrs Green 2011-11-29 10:01:36 |
| Recycling abroad vs incineration in the UK @Sam Perkins: Hi Sam, welcome to the site and thanks for sharing your thoughts. I’m not sure we need to generate waste for new growth - how about growth in the recycling businesses / repair / reuse for exam [contd.] |
25 | Posted by Mrs Green 2011-11-29 10:00:31 |
| Is a zero waste shave possible @Jane: Lots of companies seem to ‘reduce the plastic’ but I really wish they would move on and get rid of all plastics where possible. It can’t be that hard |
25 | Posted by Mrs Green 2011-11-29 09:59:24 |
| Response from Graze @Jane: I’ve never seen that site before, thanks for sharing Jane… [contd.] |
9 | Posted by Mrs Green 2011-11-29 09:58:44 |
| Compost awareness week and how to tame slimy compost! @Lesley: I’ll be interested to see if you get on better with the wooden one. I’m dropping hints to Mr G about wanting a three part wooden system - watch this space! @26 |
Posted by Mrs Green 2011-11-29 09:57:45 |
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| the true value of recycling @Julie Day: She’s a real inspiration isn’t she? @nadine sellers: Thanks Nadine; Cheryl is definitely a woman I want to shake by the hand @4 |
Posted by Mrs Green 2011-11-29 09:56:11 |
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| Mrs Green’s recent zero waste finds @Jane: Oh yes, I remember seeing the veggie bags too; the ones that are netted. I guess it’s reducing food waste too because things don’t get sweaty against the plastic… [contd.] |
15 | Posted by Mrs Green 2011-11-29 09:54:22 |
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Are electric cars really green (washing)?
Mrs Green talks on Radio Cumbia about food waste
How to recycle your Christmas Dinner
Little Miss Green writes for the RSPB!
The Wendy House
Happy New Year!
It’s time for a game of Eco Trumps!
Mrs Green talks a load of rubbish