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Why recycling is NOT the answer…but I know what is!

Did you know the UK is one of the largest plastic exporters in the world? This sort of information always makes me feel so ashamed. It is so easy to forget about that piece of rubbish once it leaves our homes but, sadly, so much of the plastic which we are told is ‘recycled’ is actually shipped off to other countries. Recycling is not the answer…but read on to find out what is. Continue reading Why recycling is NOT the answer…but I know what is!

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How To Cut Your Carbon Footprint

I don’t think I’m the only one to feel that this crazy hot weather is a sign of things to come. The climate crisis is front and centre of my mind at the moment and is forcing me to focus more than usual on the carbon footprint of my activities.  But it takes all of us doing our bit to make a difference, so here’s my ‘how-to’ list to cut your carbon footprint. I’ve focused on the top five highest emitting sectors in the UK and I think, if we all make these switches, we will all be doing our bit to combat the climate crisis. Continue reading How To Cut Your Carbon Footprint

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What To Do With Old Electronics

It’s a question we all face. That toaster which no longer toasts. That charger that no longer charges. That vacuum cleaner that no longer vacs. The list of electrical appliances in our homes is never ending. I often only think of electronics as the obvious ones, laptops, phones, etc., but so much of what we use every day has electrical components. And now, as a parent, we have oh so many more electrical items in our home. But what do we do with these items when they break?

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Winter Vegetable Pasta Bake

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The weather is all a bit cold and grey at the moment and this pasta bake is something we ALL need in our lives right now.  Comforting, filling and using lots of seasonal British goodies it is a winning meal for all the family.  And, for those taking part in Veganuary, it is vegan too :). Continue reading Winter Vegetable Pasta Bake