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What plastic can I recycle?

What is recyclable plastic?  Even the best of us finds plastic recycling a minefield.  Local Authorities have tried to make it easier by using terms such as: plastic bottles, yoghurt pots and margarine tubs. However, what do Read more…

By Fiona, 3 years ago 5th February 2018
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How to save water in the kitchen

It is quite easy to save water in the kitchen, you may even be doing it already. Check out below to find out more. Use a dishwasher I am not talking about your other half, Read more…

By Fiona, 6 months ago 15th July 2020
Bathroom

How start going plastic free in the bathroom

Plastic is everywhere in our bathrooms, and it can be difficult to work out how to transition away from it. Below is a handy guide on where you can start to remove plastic from your Read more…

By Fiona, 8 months ago 12th June 2020
Kitchen

How your weekly food shopping can help the environment

Did you know that your food shopping can impact the environment? Just changing your food buying habits can significantly effect and improve the world you live. Below are tips to follow when you next go Read more…

By Fiona, 10 months ago 30th March 2020
In the Garden

Composting without the compost – How to use a Green Cone

Ever wanted to compost, but not want the compost to deal with? Or do you want to compost things like cooked food and meat, but don’t know where to start? Let me introduce you to Read more…

By Fiona, 10 months ago 23rd March 2020
In the Garden

What is peat free compost and why use it?

Peat free compost is compost that does not contain peat. So what is peat? What is Peat? Peat is made from vegetation that has partly decayed due to forming in wetland areas such as bogs Read more…

By Fiona, 11 months ago 10th March 2020
In the Garden

How to install a water butt

Water butts are great way to reduce your water consumption in the garden. Your plants will also thrive more as they would much prefer rainwater to tap water from the hose. Water butts are also Read more…

By Fiona, 11 months ago 3rd March 2020
Kitchen

How do I make my Fridges and Freezers more efficient?

Find out below on how to make your fridges and freezers work more efficiently. Keep them full Keeping the fridge and freezers full means that the fridge and freezers need to do less cooling as Read more…

By Fiona, 1 year ago 10th October 2019
In the Home

How do I reduce my carbon footprint at home?

Reduce your consumption The first step to reducing your carbon foot print is to reduce the amount of energy you are using. Below are steps to get you there: Insulate your home Insulating your home Read more…

By Fiona, 1 year ago 3rd October 2019
Bedroom

Plastic Free Pillows – Alternatives to Polyester Pillows

Pillows, especially polyester pillow filling, is not recyclable or biodegradeable.  The filling can be made from recycled PET bottles, which is good in that it stops the plastic bottles going to landfill, but ultimately that Read more…

By Fiona, 2 years ago 3rd July 2019
Transport

How to use your car efficiently

It goes without saying that before looking at using your car more efficiently ask if you actually need a car. However this is not always practical in this day and age to get by without Read more…

By Fiona, 2 years ago 26th June 2019

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