Direct Action
Can you Recycle Kinder Eggs?
Kinder Eggs – Can you recycle the plastic in the middle? I do like Kinder eggs, and have to confess to having my own little collection of Despicable Me toys. However, it got me wondering Read more…
Bathroom
Choosing a Bamboo Toothbrush – Review
Before you choose bamboo make sure you have a compost bin. Putting the wooden brush in the general waste bin can do more harm than good. I thought choosing a plastic free bamboo toothbrush would Read more…
Easy
Benefits of Switching to a renewable energy tariff
A great way to go greener is to switch to a renewable energy tariff or provider. The benefit of doing this means that: You would be funding energy from renewable sources rather than fossil fuels. Read more…
Guide
Recycling Biscuit Wrappers
I have recently discovered you can recycle your unrecyclable biscuit wrappers!! I was checking to see if I could recycle my Jaffa Cakes packet and stumbled across a Cracker and Biscuit Wrappers Recycling Programme. It turns Read more…
Direct Action
Toffifee
Toffifee – Could we use something different to a plastic tray and film? I sent my next e-mail to Toffifee. I very much enjoyed their product, but I did not enjoy having to dispose of Read more…
Guide
Save Fuel – Car Share
Ideally it is best to start by working out if you could use other means of transport. Do you need your car? Could you walk or cycle it? However, for many of us, this is Read more…
Easy
Save Paper – Stop Junk Mail
I have recently found out that I can stop junk mail!! It is called the Mailing Preference Service. Mailing Preference Service If you register with these guys they will will remove your name and address Read more…
In the Home
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…
Direct Action
Maltesers 100g – Do we need the plastic film?
Maltesers 100g – Do we need the plastic film? I had a pack of Maltesers 100g for Christmas. As per usual they had a delightful un-recyclable unnecessary plastic film surrounding the cardboard box. So I Read more…
Direct Action
Nude Movers Rubbish Free Lunch Box
I am quite happy with my nude movers rubbish free lunch box choice. It fits everything I need – including normal sized bread! I have had lunch boxes in the past that only fits square Read more…