Have you ever gone shopping and seen a reusable water bottle or food container labeled as “food safe plastic”? Since the mass production of plastic in the early 1900s, plastic food packaging, containers, utensils, and bottles have become commonplace. However, recent studies suggest that plastic can leach chemicals into food. If this is possible, just […]
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Whether you’re living in the city or country, growing your own fruits, veggies, and flowers is a great way to cut down on waste. Take it a step further by using leftover banana peel as fertilizer! So much of our food (and store-bought flowers!) comes in plastic packaging. Plus, about 30% of all food in the
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Did you know it’s now possible to get refillable, glass bottled, non dairy, Oato oat milk that’s completely plastic free and delivered straight to your doorstep? Store bought oat milk tends to come in plastic Tetra Paks. If you’re aiming to be more plastic free, then this rules out purchasing plastic packaging. As a lover
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Whether you’re trying to incorporate more fruit and veg in your diet, or just avoid a trip to the grocery store, subscribing to a veg box is a super convenient way to get more fresh produce delivered to your door. What are veg box schemes? Veg box schemes are similar to meal kit delivery services
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Did you know that 30% of what we throw away could actually be composted? Instead, it ends up in a landfill where it creates methane, which is a greenhouse gas. If you’ve been thinking of incorporating urban composting into your life, now is a better time than ever. Since farmers have been composting for centuries, it
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It’s no surprise at this point that plastic is bad for humans and for the environment – and this includes plastic wrap, otherwise known as cling film. With so many plastic wrap alternatives on the market today, it’s simple to swap out the conventional type for something more eco-friendly. Why choose a plastic wrap alternative?
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Have you ever tried to regrow a fruit or vegetable food scrap? It’s very easy to regrow a food scrap all year round using everyday items from your kitchen. All you need is a container of your choice, such as a few jars, lids or bowls to pop them in, sunshine and water. Here’s how
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