Archive for January, 2009
Part of the reason we try to achieve a zero waste lifestyle (look out for the polar bears!)
The subject of rubbish is a deep reaching one that can be viewed on many levels. The reason why people choose a zero waste lifestyle is a personal one and ideas vary immensely.
Breakfast today – zero waste week, day two
Breakfast today was something quick, but I did add a certain flamboyancy that was well received.
Rob Rees MBE Cotswold chef, talks to us about zero waste week
I first heard about Rob Rees MBE through his Vision Hall blog and a story in our local newspaper. Rob worked with a family in the county to show them how to make the most of their food, minimise food waste and use up leftovers in creative ways.
The Green’s fridge inventory
I’ve just taken a peek in our ‘fridge. Knowing what is lurking in there and how long it has before it ends up unusable is an important part of zero waste. Although raw food can be composted, cooked food is another matter. If it doesn’t get used up, it ends up in the landfill, where, […]
First zero waste breakfast
I have to admit, I’m feeling a bit proud of myself today. I am a good cook; I can throw things together in a creative ‘what shall I do with this?’ fashion and 99% of the time, it turns out to be a great meal
Listen to our Radio Gloucestershire interview
To kick things off for Gloucestershire’s zero waste week, we spent some time giving Andy Vivien, Radio Gloucestershire reporter, a tour of Chez Green. He delved into my shopping bags, lifted the lid on my reusable containers and shuffled through my recycling. It was quite an experience I can tell you! I had to do […]
Gloucestershire zero waste week challenge – day 1
Wahee! It’s celebration time. Over 1500 households across the county are now taking part in zero waste week. What a party!
Sunday roundup 34
It’s a little late this morning but I’ve been busy making a game out of scraps of cardboard. Little Miss Green has a favourite game at Grandma Green’s house called ‘Shopping list’. This morning she asked me to buy it for her. “Let’s make our own!” I suggested. Hence, a lunchtime Sunday roundup rather than […]
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