It's Food Waste Action Week from 6th until 12th March - What can you do to help? The UK throws away 9.5 million tonnes of food each year, with over a third of that waste coming from households (WARP UK). The majority of this waste is made up of food that could have been eaten, such as bread, fru...

Are you aware of the impact plastic is having on our environment? According to the Natural History Museum, all of the plastic in the world weighs twice as much as all animal life combined.  This shocking amount of plastic is major contributor to both land and water pollution.  Need a place to sta...

Making your own lunch is a great step towards reducing overall waste, but how do you choose the right lunch box container?  Many of the available options continue to be plastic.  However, plastic lunch boxes may release toxic chemicals like BPA and phthalates into the food stored in them. Those ...

If the option is there, why not choose to reuse.  Reusable options are better for the planet and often our pocket too. A significant part of household waste is plastic packaging, which includes plastic 'ziploc' bags.  Did you know that it is easy to avoid these bags all together?  From storing le...

The UK throws away 9.5 million tonnes of food each year, with over a third of that waste coming from households (WARP UK). The majority of this waste is made up of food that could have been eaten, such as bread, fruits, and vegetables.   There are various organizations and government initiatives...

Packed lunches are a convenient and cost-effective way to ensure that you have a healthy and satisfying meal during the work or school day. However, if you're not careful, packed lunches can also generate a lot of waste. Here are some tips for making your packed lunches more sustainable:     Use...