A blog about eco living, zero waste, and self sufficiency
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 …
Every day, around the world, so much food is wasted. Here are ideas to for ways to reduce food waste, and save money too. Food waste is a huge problem Worldwide, a huge amount of food waste is created every day. Food waste happens at …
A round up of my favourite books on eco friendly living I love reading books from my local library, and borrowing books from friends. My favourite genre is non-fiction, particularly books that give useful advice on how to live a more eco friendly life. Below …
Plastic is part of our everyday life. It’s only been since the 1960s that plastic has been in wide use, yet now it’s hard to avoid. There are hidden plastics in many surprising household items. As a material, plastic makes many things in modern life …
12 ways to live with less rubbish, and move towards a Low Waste lifestyle Living a lower waste life doesn’t mean giving up all your favorite treats and luxuries. It just means taking a more conscious approach to what you buy, and thinking about how …
Are you making progress towards zero waste? Or is the need for perfection holding you back? Trying to reduce the amount of rubbish you create can feel like a huge task sometimes. When you think about all the things you’ve thrown in the bin over …
When I became more serious about zero waste living, it was easy to get overwhelmed, and wonder where on earth to start. There seemed to be so many single use plastic products that created waste. Where to start to make any difference? A little research …