A blog about eco living, zero waste, and self sufficiency
The ‘Zero Waste’ goal is to reduce and eventually eliminate waste altogether. We would value our resources instead of wasting them.
The aim is to send nothing to landfill or incinerators, and to stop dumping rubbish on the land or in the oceans.
Reduce the waste created at home: Simple ideas for a more sustainable future Why do we need to reduce the waste we create? In our increasingly consumer-driven society, the amount of waste we create has reached staggering levels: The world generates 2.01 billion tonnes of …
Thinking about going Zero Waste? Here my top 7 things that I wish I had known when I started on living a lower waste lifestyle. 7 things I wish I had known before going zero waste When the idea of ‘going zero waste’ first attracted …
It’s a new year, and a fresh chance to look at our habits to see where we can reduce more waste at home. Reducing waste at home in 2023 At the start of a new year, it’s a good time to have a look at …
What are some sustainable actions you can start taking, to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle? And what are the easiest and cheapest things you can do to be more sustainable? What does it mean to live a more sustainable lifestyle? As described by Wikipedia, sustainable living …
Zero waste gift experiences are a great eco-friendly alternative to physical gifts that can fill up our homes, and could end up in landfill eventually. Gift giving is a way to show love and kindness to friends and family Giving gifts for birthdays or celebrations …
Find out all about easy vegetables to grow in your garden for a harvest of fresh and healthy produce. If you are new to gardening, what are some easy vegetables to grow? Growing your own vegetables can be incredibly satisfying and rewarding. Freshly picked vegetables taste delicious, …
Ideas for a more Eco Friendly Halloween celebration It’s the time of year for spooky fun! Halloween is almost here, and many people love this celebration. Creepy decorations, catching up with friends in your community, and of course sweets – kids and grown ups can …
What is litter, and why is it a problem for our environmental, wildlife and communities? And what can we do to deal with the problem of litter. Litter is waste that’s in the wrong place Litter is rubbish or waste products that have either been …
Home baking using lemons from the garden (First published 18 August 2019, updated for 30 July 2022) At the moment we have a lot of lemons on our lemon trees. I use the juice and peel of lemons in lots of recipes, particularly in baked …
What is a ‘Zero Waste’ lifestyle? Have you wondered ‘what is a Zero Waste lifestyle’ when you’ve seen or heard about the idea? The idea of Zero Waste living has become a popular aspiration for people, as we think about how our actions are affecting …