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6 plastic free deodorant ideas

When trying to reduce waste, most people are left with a few items in their landfill bin; much of which is plastic. So one way to get close to zero waste is to reduce the amount of plastic you use.

Say "I love you" to the environment this Valentine’s Day

Can you believe it’s only a month to go before Cupid starts firing arrows at us all? Less than a month ago we were busy unwrapping Santa’s offerings.

Recycle your Christmas

Now the festivities are over and you’ve taken a New Year’s Resolution to reduce your landfill waste (You have, right?) it’s time to get into good habits. And what better way to start than recycling your Christmas?

12 days of Christmas turkey strogonoff

Christmas is a distant memory again, but the turkey sitting in the fridge reminds us of full bellies. Here’s a simple use-it-up supper based on a strogonoff recipe

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How to Save at least £1000 per Year by Reducing Waste

I’m often asked if a Zero Waste lifestyle is expensive. By the time you’ve browsed Instagram and checked out influencers with their matching mason jars and a kitchen full of stainless steel containers, you can be forgiven for thinking it’s only for households with disposable income. But nothing could be further from the truth. Whilst…

can you recycle wrapping paper?

Not long to go before Father Christmas visits us and plys us with gifts. I don’t know about you but every year I feel increasingly uneasy about the amount of landfill waste generated.

Ready Steady Cook Pasta!

I used to be a huge fan of Ready Steady Cook, where chefs and a member of the audience had to knock up a meal in 25 minutes. It goes to show that fast food doesn’t have to come in a black plastic tray! This afternoon, Little Miss Green appeared sleepy eyed in search of…

Molly's Dustbin Bread

If you want a really rubbish recipe, look no further than Molly’s Dustbin Bread. The name comes from its amazing ability to save things from the dustbin and is a very basic cheese scone-type mix baked in loaf tin

Mrs Green's quick pasta lunch

This recipe is very adaptable and perfect for using up those leftovers. You can make this vegetarian, with fish or with meat, dependent on preference.

Candy As Sweetener

What to do with all these bags of donated candies around the holiday season, starting by Halloween overload? I have considerable experience in the conjury of long lasting mystery sweets.