We’ve all felt the pinch of rising food prices. It seems like with every visit to the supermarket, your usual buys have crept up in price yet again. Not only…
Zero Waste
What is zero waste?
In a nutshell, it is about being as eco-conscious as possible regarding the things you bring into your home, and what goes out.
What do we do with our waste products? Usually they either go to be recycled, composted or to landfill.
Zero waste is where you streamline your waste so that nothing is sent to landfill. With the sheer amount of stuff we buy, much of it is packaged in non-recyclable materials, going zero waste is harder than it looks.
This category brings you helpful articles on how you can get closer to having a zero waste home.
11 Reasons why using Menstrual Cups is a No-Brainer!
If you have heard of menstrual cups, but never thought of giving them a try – this post is for you. You might have seen the notices on the back…
How to Cut Kitchen Waste and keep a Healthy Compost Bin
The kitchen waste bin is one of the most eco-friendly additions to household refuse collection and recycling, but with the useful fertiliser that comes out of a healthy compost bin,…
Plastics and Health – Ways to Reduce Exposure to Toxins in Plastic
Plastic is a problem. Most plastics never biodegrade fully. While it seems like it disappears over time, in reality the plastic particles just get smaller and smaller, entering the food…
Alternatives to Cling Film and Tin Foil – Better for You and the Planet!
Cling film and tin foil have long been a staple kitchen items. We use cling film to cover our left over food, wrap sandwiches and other packed lunch items. Tin…