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!
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
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?
Continue reading What To Do With Old Electronics
Anyone who knows me will be well aware that I do rather enjoy baking tasty treats…not least because I then get to enjoy eating them. Over the years I have found that it is not always essential to stick to the recipe, which is good news if you aren’t always organised enough to check the ingredients list before going shopping. Continue reading Top 5 Baking Substitutes
Tackling the challenge of being more ecofriendly can seem a daunting task and the question of ‘where to begin’ often puts people off. But there are lots of easy changes we can make to our lives which, combined can have a big impact. Here are our top 12 ecofriendly living tips. Continue reading Ecofriendly Living Tips
Lockdown has really focussed my mind when it comes to shopping and checking what we need to have in the house. The list below includes the store cupboard staples I have identified as versatile and filling foods and therefore essential to have in stock at all times. Continue reading Store cupboard staples
