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Use up those black and overripe bananas with these clever zero-waste ideas and recipes to help you cut your food waste – from cookies to pancakes, smoothies and more. The best way to avoid food waste is to plan ahead and use up food before it has a chance to go off. But life happens….
Looking for some green parenting tips? Here are my best tips to help you raise an eco-baby, with zero judgement. As a mum of two, I know only too well the impact that having a baby – especially your first baby – has a way of making you think more deeply about the state of…
Slim your compost bin and cut your food bills with these easy tips to reduce food waste. Food waste is a huge issue. Food production is one of the biggest contributors to climate change. In fact, about one-third of greenhouse emissions globally come from agriculture. Despite this, both at the household level and at the manufacturing…
Want to know which fruit and vegetables are in season in the UK in December? Read on! When it comes to eco-friendly living, eating seasonally is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and support local farmers. Plus, it’s a perfect way to enjoy produce at the peak of its flavour. While December doesn’t…
Your sustainable living guide since 2013 Latest Posts HELLO! I’m Wendy, a sustainability expert with a Masters degree in Environmental Sustainability. My aim is to make sustainability simple. Whether you’re looking for eco product guides or need big ideas broken down, it’s all here. Want to know more? Check out the About page for more information. Say…
Got questions about vinegar? You’ve come to the right place – I’ve got all the answers for you! Here is everything you could ever need to know about cleaning with white vinegar. White vinegar is a powerhouse of an ingredient when it comes to natural cleaning. It’s also the backbone of many of my green…
Don’t let your pumpkin go to waste after Halloween. Here are seven clever ways to reuse and recycle pumpkins after Halloween to help avoid food waste. Did you know that the most ghoulish thing about Halloween isn’t the spooky ghosts or the creepy Halloween costumes? And it’s definitely not the ghouls or the black cats….
Follow this easy recipe on how to make homemade clay, from just two common household ingredients – cornflour and bicarbonate of soda (also known as baking soda). You can then use this to make beautiful homemade clay Christmas decorations. Making decorations from air-drying clay is always a really fun activity, especially with kids. However, the…
Are you looking to reduce the plastic from your snack habit? I have put together over 30 plastic-free snack ideas to keep your taste buds and your bin happy! Whether you’re craving a mid-morning pick-me-up or want to stock up on snacks for binge-watching your favourite TV show, we all love a good snack. Yet…
Wondering who the most ethical supermarkets are in the UK? Read on to learn the problems with most mainstream supermarkets, plus six online sustainable alternatives. Love them or loathe them, supermarkets are a big part of our lives. So much so, that 88% of UK consumers regularly shop for food and everyday products from supermarkets. …
Looking to buy white vinegar in bulk for making cleaning products? Here are my top places to shop for this green cleaning staple. Let’s talk vinegar – specifically, where to buy white vinegar in bulk for all your cleaning needs. You see, I go through a lot of white vinegar in our house. And, no, it’s…
Over the years I’ve shared a number of natural cleaning products to DIY. There seems to be more and more interest in natural cleaning products lately, which is pretty amazing. Who needs those cocktails of harsh chemicals in our homes anyway? Not me. According to scientists, conventional cleaning products can be as bad for your…